The Scandinavian log cabins and lodges at the picturesque Felmoor
Park in Northumberland have been given a striking new finish thanks
to Remmers wood coatings.

EXTERNAL WORKS & LANDSCAPING
42 LOW COST SOLUTION TO SLIPPERY DECKING
Wooden decking can become hazardous in damp and slippery
conditions, creating the possible threat of a slips or falls for anyone
walking across the surface.

FIRE PROTECTION, SAFETY & SECURITY
44 LAIDLAW SECURITY SYSTEMS
With safety being a priority in any building or development, it's

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crucial to get an integrated system in place that provides what is
required.

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04 FOCUS ON : REFURBISHMENT & NEW BUILD : FORBO

Marmoleum Striato - Colourstream

Forbo offers range of floor treatments at hospice
Forbo Flooring Systems was
recently involved in a major
refurbishment project at Naomi
House Children’s Hospice in
Winchester, supplying a range of
products that have helped to
create stimulating and calming
environments whilst addressing
safety, hygiene and infection
control concerns.

Flotex Vision
Enquiry No.200 www.mclink.co.uk/914-200

David Golland of Building Surveying &
Project Management Ltd managed the
partial demolition and rebuild of the
hospice. He commented: “I’ve worked
with Forbo many times so I have a
good relationship with them. They were
very helpful in assisting in the selection
of appropriate floor coverings for this
project.”
One area that presented a challenge
was the main corridor that curves
around the building. Forbo proposed
Marmoleum Striato in Colourstream
which has multi-coloured crayon-like
stripes. Carefully shaped and cut, the
resulting floor is hygienic and

Surestep Laguna

hardwearing and makes a strong visual
statement.
Using Flotex Vision, a calming
cobblestone pattern has been created
in an area used by parents visiting their
children. Flotex is very durable as the
pile is constructed from millions of
tightly packed upright nylon fibres that
also give the flooring excellent sound
absorption properties. Forbo’s unique
hybrid product has also earned the
Allergy UK Seal of Approval. David said:
“The Flotex has been laid in a quiet
seating area where parents can take a
break and enjoy the views of the
garden. The area has full height glazing
and the cobblestone pattern ‘brings the
outside in’. This flooring is fully
washable and resilient but it has the
feel of carpet, so it really helps to create
a comfortable environment.”
Surestep Laguna safety flooring has
been used in hospice bathrooms, and
bold patterns featuring footsteps,
bubbles and dolphins have been

created for the enjoyment of all the
young patients. Surestep Laguna offers
barefoot and footwear slip resistance
and has been designed to maintain its
fresh and clean appearance. Made from
60% recycled materials and 100%
recyclable, it offers an environmentally
friendly flooring solution.
Mark Smith, Chief Executive of Naomi
House said: “A key part of the project
design brief was to balance the clinical
needs of a modern hospice with our
desire to create a homely environment
for the children and their families who
use the building. Forbo helped the
team to select a variety of floor
coverings for the different parts of the
building, creating innovative design
solutions whilst satisfying the
requirements of infection control,
resulting in a fabulous interior which is
enjoyed and admired by all who use it.”

MAPEI products specified for tiling
renovation at Freemasons’ Hall
Mapei adhesive and grout products
have been specified for the
installation of a stone pattern in the
reception and washroom areas in a
refurbishment to the Freemasons’
Hall, London.
The Hall first opened in 1933 as a
memorial to the 3,255 Freemasons who
died during active service in the First

World War, and has been used for
events, the meeting place for the
Grand Lodge, and annual meetings of
the home counties since.
Avantgarde Tiling was awarded the
contract to design, supply and install a
new stone pattern to the reception
floor area and to install large format
porcelain tiles and feature walls

(including stone vanity and credenza
tops) to the washroom area. Mapei
products were specified to complete
the tiling projects, and included the
popular Limestone Ultracolor Plus grout
(shade reference 299) which was
applied to 70m2 of tiling within the
reception area of the building.
Kerapoxy white was applied to 94m2 of
washroom tiles, ensuring that a stain

resistant approach was installed in areas
subject to heavy traffic.
The Grade II* listed building is reputed
to be one of the finest Art Deco
buildings in England and as such due
to its popularity was in constant use
throughout the renovation work. The
reception area was completed over two
weekends of work, first requiring a
quick setting screed for the installation
of substrate. Mapei’s Ultraplan
Renovation Screed 3240 was specified
for its quick setting properties, allowing
Avantgarde Tiling Ltd. to install a
temporary carpet over the substrate so
that the venue could be used without
any constraints. The following weekend,
the installation of the new stone floor
was carried out entirely using Mapei’s
Ecoprim T, Adesilex P10 for mosaics,
Elastorapid Grey A for fast track floors
and Keraflex Grey Maxi for the large
format walls. These Mapei products
were used due to their suitability for the
listed interior of the building.
For more information about using
Mapei products in your project, call
0121 508 6970 and visit
www.mapei.co.uk to view the full
product range
Enquiry No.209 www.mclink.co.uk/914-209

Canopies UK the countrys leading supplier and
manufacturer of outdoor canopy systems
Design, manufacture, supply and install nationwide
All canopies conform to the European standards
EN1991-1-3:2003
Bespoke manufactured to site specific calculations
Independently tested for wind and snow loads
No maintenance or painting required
ISO9001:2008 approved

For a quote call Karen now on:

01254 777002 Ext: 221
www.canopiesuk.co.uk

Email:

karen@canopiesuk.co.uk
Enquiry No.206 www.mclink.co.uk/914-206

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08 REFURBISHMENT & NEW BUILD
Bidwells named as project
managers for sports scheme

The Olympics may have drawn to a
grand closure, but sporting fever
remains in Oxford as work has just
begun on a new globally-competitive
sports venue.
The first phase includes the
construction of a brand new four court
sports hall which has been designed
by FaulknerBrowns Architects, a
practice with a longstanding track
record in the delivery of world class
sports facilities.
Dave Jobbins, Project Manager from
Bidwells, who is project managing
phase one, said: “We are delighted to
be part of the team which will bring
the construction of the new Acer
Nethercott Sports Hall at Iffley Road
Sports Centre to life.”
BIDWELLS

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Get a fast fix
with Fix In 5

Build Show to feature world class roofing
underlay

Fix In 5 is the latest addition
to Everbuild – A Sika
Company’s adhesive range,
bringing a truly universal
construction adhesive with an
ultra-strong final bond
strength which has to be seen
to be believed.
Curing in just 5 minutes, Fix In
5 combines an advanced PU
formula with fibre reinforced
technology giving gap filling
properties allowing it to be
used on the most demanding
of jobs, bonding virtually all
materials including timber,
metals,
natural
stone,
concrete, plastics and much
more.
Chemical and weather
resistant, Fix In 5 is available
in grey in 310ml cartridges,
offers sound deadening
properties and is suitable for
interior and exterior use.

Backed by 50 years of providing the construction industry
with technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane
products, the A. Proctor Group will offer visitors to the Build
Show the very best in world class roofing solutions.
Roofshield, the unique vapour and air permeable pitched
roof underlay has been specified world wide on projects
ranging from commercial, to residential and heritage listed
buildings, enhancing performance in terms of energy
efficiency, and protecting the quality and fabric of not only
the buildings, but the health of occupants within. Roofshield
is fully BBA certifi ed, and accepted for use without
additional ridge ventilation by the NHBC. It also requires
no taping to comply with BS5534: 2014.
A. PROCTOR GROUP

EVERBUILD
Enquiry No.401 www.mclink.co.uk/914-401

Enquiry No.402 www.mclink.co.uk/914-402

Repair and protect with FILA Salvaterrazza
New to the UK, Fila Salvaterrazza provides a complete repair and protection solution
for spa and leisure surfaces – from swimming pool tanks and surrounds, to steamrooms and changing rooms. Designed for stone, porcelain, ceramic and concrete,
the solution consolidates surfaces without creating a ﬁlm. It then prevents future
water penetration, mould and efﬂorescence formation, and protects against frost
and damp. Ready-to-use Salvaterrazza also provides high coverage, does not alter
appearance and will not ‘yellow’ with age.
Salvaterrazza can be used to treat terracotta, quarry tiles, natural stone, porcelain, ceramic,
concrete and composite surfaces. It also protects grout joints. The solution is brush-applied
and penetrates fissures, forming a chemical bond and consolidating cracks up to 1mm in
depth. Once applied, it allows the material to breathe, preventing any issues with rising
damp. In addition to leisure environments, the treatment can also be used on damaged and
weather-worn paths and patios.
Before application, all surfaces should be cleaned with a suitable deep cleaning treatment;
Fila recommends FILAPS87 degreasing detergent or, for acid-resistant surfaces, FILA Deterdek;
a fume-free buffered acid solution. Salvaterrazza should then be worked into the surface with
a cloth, before any excess treatment is removed. Surfaces can then be walked on after 24
hours.

The Engineering Edge
B & K Structures are leading the way in delivering ground-breaking advances in structural solutions – constantly investing to stay
ahead of the game in the latest digital technology and engineering developments. The company recognises that, as with every
other industry, today’s digital age can help to bring construction innovation to places never before explored.
Cambourne College

Julian Study Centre

The Moor Market Shefﬁeld

BSkyB Believe in Better Buildings

As a provider of hybrid structural solutions, optimised
in terms of cost, performance and sustainability through careful design detailing and value
engineering, the specialist B & K Structures team is
able to offer the best possible structural solution.
Connections Count
Connection details are important for the structural
performance and serviceability of hybrid timber
structures. The larger sizes and longer spans made
possible with glulam components make the detailing
of connections even more critical. Connections must
be designed to transfer loads without causing
localised stress concentrations beyond the capacity
of either the connector or the timber member.
Design drawings are intended to convey the
engineer’s concept, however in a complex structure
it is challenging to accommodate all of the loads,
member sizes and geometry required for special
connections. Connections often need to be modified
for reasons of constructability and economy during
the detailing phase. Traditionally the structural
engineer establishes the strength and stiffness
requirements for all connections on the design
drawings along with the preferred method of load
transfer. Long-span truss connections must carry large
forces while allowing for fabrication tolerances, yet
still provide easy onsite assembly.
In some instances it may be necessary to use
concealed or semi-concealed connections to achieve
architectural requirements or to provide fire resistance.

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For beam-to-beam and beam-to-column connections,
steel dowels or countersunk bolts can be concealed
by recessing the head of the fastener and filling the
recess with a glued-in timber plug or covered board.
Banish Industry Mistakes (BIM)
No strangers to the use of BIM – B & K Structures now
applies this technology to every project. The use of
BIM technology and CNC machines ensures
enhanced accuracy so that structures are
manufactured to exacting tolerances, assuring that
the details of the connections are precise - eliminating
errors onsite.
Enlightening Engineering - CPD
As the UK’s leading frame contractor with expertise
in structural analysis, building physics, planning and
consultancy, B & K Structures, specialise in the design,
manufacture and delivery of optimised structures. The
dedicated experts offer unrivalled information and
technical data for all professions at each stage of the
planning, design and construction process and can
assist at every stage of the construction journey – from
pre-tender design and value engineering through to
onsite delivery and everything in between.
For more information, to arrange a meeting or book
a CPD session on cross laminated timber or glulam
hybrid construction:
Call: 01773 853 400
Email: sales@bkstructures.co.uk
Visit: www.bkstructures.co.uk
Enquiry No.208 www.mclink.co.uk/914-208

All connections must be designed to effectively
transfer the imposed loads. The detailing must
also address the aesthetic and serviceability
requirements of the connection, for example
limiting rotation in a moment-resisting
connection. The principles of timber
connection design are:
• Transfer loads in compression bearing
wherever possible
• Allow for dimensional changes in glulam due
to potential in-service moisture cycling
• Avoid the use of details that induce tension
perpendicular to grain stresses in a member
• Avoid moisture entrapment at connections
• Do not place engineered timber in direct
contact with masonry or concrete
• Design the joints to minimise eccentricity in
the connection
• Minimise exposure of end grain

10 REFURBISHMENT & INTERIORS

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Exciting Design Collaboration
We're pleased to announce that Here’s a selection of products available:
Woven Image have collaborated with
Australian-based studio bangdesign
to create a series of 'pentagon'
inspired interior textile designs.
Bangdesign has been a long-time partner of Woven
Image and this latest collaboration will help turn plain
spaces into stylish and contemporary surroundings in
an instant.
When bangdesign set about cooking up the humble
pentagon into a range of new textile combinations,
the idea was to create visuals that play with the eye
and the mind. They were inspired by cellular structures
in leaves, cracked glass, the cracked glaze of Celadon
ceramics, broken earth and cloud formations.

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Cellular' - a peel 'n' stick 12mm acoustic panel featuring organic,
pentagram-shaped cut-outs. It is designed for patern repeat along
large partitioning surfaces and can be easily trimmed to fnish. Cutouts can be flled with fve-sided fellow Penta tile, in varying colours,
to create striking puzzle effects.

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MIX HP high performance upholstery designed by
bangdesign for Woven Image

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Out of the 60+ concepts bangdesign developed,
Woven Image chose to run with a range of disparate
designs and produce a range of fabrics, wall coverings
and stencil-cut EchoPanels.
Mura Glow - a non-woven wall covering and acoustic solution by
bangdesign for Woven Image. Featuring the tessellated pentagram
patern in a solid line over gradient layers creating a luminous glow
through the line-work. Available in 10 colourways.

www.wovenimage.com
Enquiry No.202 www.mclink.co.uk/914-202

Saracen expands its
Finance Portfolio with
project for Clearwater

Saracen Interiors has completed a contract to fit
out corporate finance house, Clearwater
International’s offices on Chandos Place, in the City
of London, based on designs submitted at the
competitive tender stage. The work follows on
from the successful handover of an earlier redesign
project, completed by the leading workplace
consultant for Clearwater in 2015.
Work started in March and included the
reconfiguration of meeting rooms, including the
creation of a centralised and circular meeting room
built from curved glass partitions to reflect the
company logo; the installation of new floors and

ceilings; new furniture; the design and fit of an open
plan kitchen and breakout area and the installation of
a new air conditioning system.
Joint managing director of Saracen Interiors, Michael
Page explains why the company is delighted to have
supported Clearwater once again: “We’re very happy
to have been invited back - particularly as any form
of repeat business is a clear endorsement of the
team’s efforts and its overall professional approach,
not to mention the quality of our designs.
“We’ve built a strong portfolio of projects in the
finance sector and our ability to carry out fast-track
projects, always delivering on time and with the
minimum of fuss, is particularly appreciated in the City.
It’s great to be able to now add Clearwater to our
roster of regular clients and we look forward to
working with the company again going forward.”
Partner at Clearwater, Chris Smith adds: “Saracen has
demonstrated an efficient, ‘can-do’ approach to all
work undertaken so far and we are delighted with the
results. The designs supplied by Saracen were the
most creative that we received from our tender
process, significantly improving our client-facing area
and allowing for a better use of space. As a result, we
have ensured that we have room to grow further
within our existing office and now we have an office
that has a positive impact on both the team and
visitors.”

distributor, has opened a new showroom in
the heart of London’s architectural and

design community.
Showcasing an enormous range of Latham’s exclusive and semi-exclusive
materials, the 60m2 product specification showroom - which is located at Suite
301 of the Business Design Centre in Islington - has been created to inspire
architects and designers, provide expert advice and enable them to keep
abreast of the latest trends and developments in surface solutions.
James Latham’s impressive product portfolio includes some of the most
recognised panel and timber brands in the world and the new facility is the
perfect platform to showcase the sheer breadth of its offering, all from a single
source.

JAMES LATHAM OPENS
‘SINGLE SOURCE’
SPECIFICATION SHOWROOM

Products on show include; Accoya, Decospan, Egger, Flamebreak, HI-MACS,
Kronospan, KYDEX, Medite Tricoya Extreme, Moralt, SmartPly, Teknos Coatings,
UPM ProFi, Valchromat, Losan Realwood Veneer, Lumin plywood from
Weyerhaeuser, WISA Birch Plywood and XyloCleaf.
Chris Sutton, Chairman and Managing Director of Lathams Limited said, “This
latest move clearly sets us apart from our competition by offering a bespoke
and unique service to both existing and prospective customers.
“Our portfolio includes the most innovative surface solutions available in the
market and as well as investing heavily in the design and fit-out of this new
facility to present our products in an extremely creative and customer friendly
way, we are also making a significant investment in developing, training and
building our own dedicated A&D team which will focus on servicing this
sector.”
The fit-out has been cleverly designed to incorporate a number of James
Latham’s focus products and as well as a showroom, the space will also be
utilised for networking events, presentations, demonstrations, meetings,
training and CPD seminars.
Please visit James Latham’s website (www.lathamtimber.co.uk) for

updates on forthcoming events and follow them on twitter (@lathamsltd)
and facebook (www.facebook.com/lathamsltd) or why not drop in and

Clement Windows’ bespoke
EB16 steel window range has
been chosen to replace the
original single glazed
fenestration at Harleyford
Court, a residential building
within Lambeth’s Vauxhall
Conservation Area.
clementwindows.co.uk
01428 643393

Clement steel windows provide modern thermal
performance for 1930s residential building
Like many of its neighbouring towns, Vauxhall is undergoing
a major transformation by Lambeth Borough Council. Their
vision is to recreate Vauxhall as “the living town centre it once
was”. The Vauxhall regeneration and development project
includes restoring existing historical buildings as well as
providing modern new buildings and facilities.
Clement’s EB16 window range benefits from slim 16mm glass
units, is krypton filled and Part L compliant, offering improved
thermal efficiency over that of the original windows.
The window restoration wa s a huge success. Doug Black
from the London Borough of Lambeth’s Conservation and
Urban Design Department said: ‘It was essential that the
building, which is in a Conservation Area, retained its original
1930s character after the refurbishment. We were very
impressed with the close match Clement were able to
provide to the historic steel windows and their ability to
provide modern thermal performance.’
Clement manufacture an innovative range of steel windows,
doors and screens for both private residences and
commercial projects.
They provide a complete service – from the provision of
technical drawings through to manufacture, installation and

after sales support - whether your project is a traditional
restoration project, one involving Listed Buildings or
Conservation Areas, or a new build.
Previous work by the Clement Windows Group includes
prestigious heritage projects across the UK and in the USA,
including well known buildings such as Bonhams in London,
Norwich City Hall, the University of Manchester and the
Eldorado Building in Manhattan. They have a reputation for
premium products, excellent craftsmanship and industry
expertise - indeed many of their clients return time and again
because they know they cannot get a better window
anywhere else.
All Clement windows are crafted to your bespoke design in
their ISO 9001 approved factory. Produced entirely from
100% recycled steel and generally Part L compliant, Clement
windows are environmentally friendly and meet the latest
performance requirements for insulation, weatherproofing
and security. With Clement Windows you can expect
technologically advanced, yet low maintenance steel
windows, which will last for many years.
Clement also manufacture a selection of conservation
rooflights, available from stock in either a tile or a slate profile.
Enquiry No.212 www.mclink.co.uk/914-212

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New methods of fixing
COMAR ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS
The University of Birmingham’s new Chamberlain Hall Student Accommodation
is an impressive example of regeneration which is in keeping with the landscape
as well as providing all essential capacity growth for the future. Consisting of 2
linked tall towers at 17 at & 21 stories and 5 “finger” blocks.
Feasibility studies indicated that to increasing the density could not be achieved
with the existing floor-plan therefore a new building was commissioned. The design
concept was to maintain the links to the previous building tower yet create a design
that was modern, light; creating a place where students would want to live, socialise
and study.

DOORS, WINDOWS, ROOFLIGHTS & GLAZING 13
Making the façade work and integrate
with all the cladding elements involved
Comar Architectural Aluminium
Systems designing new methods of
fixing. The flush façade was a must and
all the elements: Comar Glazing, Mesh
and Copper panels needed to
integrate. One of the engineering
challenges on the project was the
connection of the perforated copper
cladding panels to the Comar 6EFT
curtain walling. This connection had a
few considerations, such as the metals
being at opposite ends of the galvanic
table, aesthetic demands, thermal
performance and the structural
considerations of loading panels to
Comar 6EFT curtain walling
Continental Installations worked closely
with Comar Architectural Aluminium
Systems and main contractor Balfour
Beatty on the complex façade. The
team designed a bespoke capping
profile which was extruded with reenforced walls capable of fixing the
copper panels directly to it. A heavy
duty pressure plate with a fixing port
arrangement, was used to mechanically
fix the capping to the pressure
plate. Subsequent regular fixings then
transmitted the applied loads back to
the rear structural mullion member to
ensure there was no thermal

TORMAX races ahead

bridging. All connections were fully
isolated to prevent bi-metallic
corrosion. This bespoke design then
included inward full height opening
windows which sat behind the façade,
Comar 5Pi Advanced Tilt/Turn open in
windows were selected.
These
windows were perfect for the
application as they offer slim sight-lines,
thus maximising daylighting as well as
the profiles themselves have thicker
walls that provide robustness and large
spans to ensure they stand the test of
time.
On the window elements Comar 5Pi
Advanced Tilt/Turn open in windows
were selected. These tilt/turn windows
are perfect for the application, they
offer slim sight-lines to maximise daylights as well as the profiles themselves
have wide wall thicknesses that provide
robustness to ensure they stand the test
of time. The wire mesh fitted directly
onto the window.
Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk
Enquiry No.213 www.mclink.co.uk/914-213

As part of the UK’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems
(RAS) community, RACE is at the heart of ensuring
ideas and solutions are shared across sectors. RACE
is part of UKAEA’s growing technology programme at
their Culham Science Centre site , near Abingdon,
where world-class publically-funded research into
fusion power combines with commercial technology
organisations and the Culham Innovation Centre, to
create a powerhouse of high technological
advancement and enterprise.
Working with Queninborough Aluminium Services
(QAS), TORMAX has created an eye-catching yet
functional entrance system that is in keeping with the
impressive, contemporary design of the building.
Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, a
manual revolving entrance was specified, effectively
helping maintain the ambient temperature of the main
reception by reducing heat-loss from the building.
Offering clear access for the less-able, as well as to
allow for bulky deliveries, an automatic swing door to
one side provides smooth, hands-free passage.

Reﬂecting the cutting-edge nature of the work being carried out by RACE (Remote Applications in
Challenging Environments), TORMAX was contracted to design and install a prestigious 3-wing revolving
entrance combined with automatic pass door, delivering easy access for staff and visitors to the research
facility near Oxford. Representing one of the most advanced operators on the market, the swing door
is powered by an TORMAX iMotion 1301 door drive, uniquely designed to deliver unparalleled reliability
and longevity.

Designed at the TORMAX HQ in Switzerland, the
iMotion 1301 door drive incorporates a high torque
synchronous motor that that features none of the parts
that usually wear out, such as gears and brushes. This
ensures both a long life span, as well as low
maintenance requirements.

Web: www.tormax.co.uk
Enquiry No.214 www.mclink.co.uk/914-214

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14 DOORS & WINDOWS, ROOFLIGHTS & GLAZING

More styles, more colours, more hardware choices…
Safedoors delivers a gem with bigger, better Diamond range
Safedoors has given a major boost to its popular
Diamond range with two new door styles, double the
choice of colours and significantly extended hardware
options. Leading the enhanced range are the two
new styles, the contemporary Ascot and the art-deco

York, which have already proved their worth with
similar designs in Safedoors’ Platinum series of
thermoplastic-faced engineered timber doors. All
the additions come in response to feedback from
trade customers, as Trade Sales Director, Lorna Rose

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explained: “The two styles are popular choices in our
Platinum range and installers tell us they would like
the option of offering the two in the Diamond range
of GRP doors. In response to this, we have doubled
the choices from six to 12. This gives homeowners not
only a much wider palette to choose from but also far
more opportunities to blend in with their existing
windows, and of course gives Safedoors installers
another major differentiation above their
competitors.”
The extended hardware range gives more colour
options for handles, knockers, letter plates, numerals
and locks, including Bright Bronze, Graphite and
Antique Black, as well as choices of several
manufacturers.
Lorna concluded: “Safedoors and the Diamond range
are the first choice of many installers. This significantly
enhanced range not only gives their customers, the
homeowners, far more style and colour varieties, it
also gives the installers more opportunities to upsell
Diamond doors with many added value options
across all hardware and locks.”
Safedoors products are backed by outstanding
technical support as well as a dedicated marketing
team, in-house design, PR and research facilities.
Customers also enjoy online marketing resources such
as a Door Selector design and ordering tool,
downloadable brochures and video fitting guides.
W: www.safedoors.co.uk
Enquiry No.215 www.mclink.co.uk/914-215

Laidlaw Architectural Ironmongery unlocks the
door to unbeatable design and performance
It’s good news for anyone in the building and
construction sectors who require exacting standards
and technical expertise in premium door hardware
products and door signs.

When you need high performance and
innovative design for multiple settings, the
renowned Orbis series from Laidlaw
Architectural Ironmongery offers the ideal
solution.
With Laidlaw now celebrating a new chapter in its
history as an independent business, the company has
relaunched its popular Orbis collection.
While the brand remains the same superlative quality
that customers have come to expect, the collection
has been supplemented with new levers and has been
renamed. Orbis 500 is ideally suited to the contract
market, while clients can also choose from Orbis 600,
800 and 900, which provide an extensive range of
architectural ironmongery for architects and specifiers
for all applications up to high-end residential or
commercial projects.

The extensive Laidlaw architectural ironmongery range
is suitable for a wide range of market applications –
from residential to commercial and from healthcare
to educational establishments. It includes handles,
locks and closers and, to assure safety and
performance, every element is tested to the latest BS
EN standards.
Managing Director, Peter O'Brien said: “We remain
one of the country’s leading names in architectural
ironmongery and our comprehensive and fully coordinated Orbis range demonstrates that
commitment to quality. We pride ourselves on
manufacturing premium products that are both stylish
and incredibly durable and providing only the highest
quality products and best technical expertise.
Because we work closely with manufacturing partners
and ensure we are fully up to date on the necessary
market requirements, our products remain at the
forefront of excellence and offer superb value for
money.”
Orbis 500 series comprises easy-to-fit lever handles
that can be fixed on to new or existing latches or

mortice locks. The 54 590 series is available in satin
nickel or polished chrome, while GH 54 and GH 53
styles are available in satin stainless steel.
Orbis 600 hardware has been developed to meet the
growing need for excellent performance at a very
competitive price. The fully co-ordinated range, which
includes lever handles, push plates, digital locks and
lock cases, comes with a two-year guarantee.

Comar 5P.i Advanced Window System
Using latest thermal break technology to produce windows for the next
generation of solutions.
Integration is the key factor which underpins the latest new product launch from
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems. Their market leading Comar 9P.i Framing
system offers fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing, allowing
tilt/turn or casement windows to hang direct from the Comar 9P.i Frame as well as
rebated doors. With the addition of thermal foam and triple glazing Comar 9P.i
offers U-values down to 0.77, creating a future proof solution for their architectural,
contractor and fabricator partners. Comar announce they have incorporated the
technology from their Comar 9P.i system into the Comar 5P.i window range, and are
now launching the Comar 5P.i Advanced Casement and Tilt/Turn window system
which integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P.i creating the option for standalone high
performance windows. The brief to Comar’s Design Team was to specifically meet
architectural demands; low U-values, matching slim sight lines for both the casement
and tilt/turn, large glazing pocket for acoustic glass, secured by design and large
sizes. For their contractor and fabricator partners, performance with built in fasttrack fabrication and installation.
For further information, contact the Marketing Department
0208 685 9685 • projects@parksidegroup.co.uk - www.comar-alu.co.uk
Enquiry No. 217 www.mclink.co.uk/914-217

The future trends in housing identified by Reynaers at Home architect survey
Industry professionals have shared their predictions for the future
of residential architecture in a national survey from Reynaers at
Home.
The majority of respondents said that sustainability was high on the agenda for the
houses of tomorrow. Looking at the current industry, architects agreed that energy
efficiency is still a critical consideration when designing a project, with 48% of
respondents citing it as the most popular trend.

When asked “What does the future hold for housing design?” almost half said
more affordable homes for the younger population. More than one in 10 also
said that tech-based solutions for smaller spaces will be a prominent future
trend. Architects predicted that there will be more properties built to meet
energy demands and budgets for all ages, with a focus on flexibility and
functionality supported by innovative design and quality.
One architect said: “The future in housing design needs more affordable housing
for all ages, but there’s not the political will to make this happen. Too many
people are heavily invested in the inflated housing market.”
Maximising space and light were mentioned as key trends for the future, as well
as amenities and space planning, cost-effective repetitive grid facades and
floating corners with bifold or sliding doors below. Compared with Reynaers at
Home’s 2013 survey, there was a 12% collective increase in popularity for
panoramic window walls, bifold doors and floating ceiling corners. A clear effort
is emerging to streamline residential architecture into a landscape of sustainable,
affordable and efficient homes which maximise space, light and energy usage.
Rebecca Cope, Marketing Manager at Reynaers, said: “It’s fantastic to see that
as an industry we are looking towards the future. Architects care about the
people using their buildings, as well as the world around them.
“Architecture is about creating something that provides an excellent functional
space for those who live there, and one that will stand the test of time. This sits
in line with Reynaers at Home’s key values, as our product range of aluminium
doors and windows boasts fantastic sustainability credentials.
“Reynaers’ products can contribute to the overall sustainability level of the
building, thus achieving points for building certificates such as LEED and
BREEAM. These certify that a building is designed and built to surpass national
standards for a range of factors including energy savings, CO2 emission
reductions and sensitivity to their impact.

“The range also offers good value due to its long term high performance and
energy efficiency levels, reducing residents’ energy bills and the need for
maintenance or replacement.”
Website: www.reynaersathome.co.uk
Enquiry No. 218 www.mclink.co.uk/914-218

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Dale Hardware
sets a new
standard in door
handle & latch
fitting with
launch of

Jigtech is a revolutionary new door
handle and latch fitting system
designed and developed by Dale
Hardware, one of the leading
distributors of Architectural & Builders
door hardware in the UK.
Having led innovation in the door
hardware sector for over 25 years with
the development of the ‘smart-latch’
& ‘push button privacy’ ranges, the
designers here at Dale Hardware
identified a gap in the UK market for
a NEW standard in door fitting and so
started our journey in developing the
Jigtech range.
Jigtech is set to transform the door
handle and latch fitting world, with the
innovative system reducing fitting time
from over 25 minutes as standard to
under 5 minutes – a reduction, and
saving of 80% in time. This will benefit
both contractors and fitters alike with
increased efficiency, resulting in cost
savings and increased earning
potential respectively.

Watch the latest video on
installing a door handle and
latch system in less than 5
minutes with the Jigtech at
www.jigtech.co.uk

The Jigtech range uses a specially
designed system of a Jig, door
furniture, latch, a spacer that links the
latch and handles together and
compatible keeps. The process of
fitting couldn’t be simpler - measure
once for where you want to fit the
handle and the rest is all done for you.
TAKE THE JIGTECH CHALLENGE –
WIN A HONDA CBR 650F

As part of the launch of our new high
speed fitting system, Jigtech is
holding ‘THE JIGTECH CHALLENGE’,
a competition that challenges
tradesmen to see who can fit the
quickest handle, using the Jigtech
system.
The challenge that launched in June
at Toolfair Harrogate will be touring
the country at key distributors with the
Grand Final being hosted to crown
the ‘King of Jigtech’ and the winner of
the custom bike worth £7,500.

The Jig has a backset adjuster to allow
both 45mm or 57mm boreholes to
accommodate a variety of latch and
door handles.
The Jigtech is supplied in a
professional trade kit, which is sure to
be a staple on building sites across
the country imminently and contains
all the tools needed to fit Jigtech
handles and latches in a fraction of the
original time.

Full details of the challenge and its
locations
will
appear
on
www.Jigtech.co.uk over the next few
weeks.

The ‘Pro’ kit contains the Jig, both a
25mm and 44mm holesaw and arbor
set, a 32mm spade bit a unique keep
locator and latch tapper tools –
everything you need to fit the perfect
door handle everytime.

Make sure you get down to one of the
events near you for your chance to be
crowned the ‘King of Jigtech’ and
claim the Honda CBR 650F for your
own.

The Jigtech has been developed with
a innovative full range of door
furniture, tubular latches & accessories
that work perfectly in sync to save you
time on the job.

More info on Jigtech, how it works
and what it does: The Jig itself acts
as a guide for the holesaws creating a
fail-safe method of producing perfect
latch and handle boreholes. The autocentering feature of the Jig means
there’s no need to measure and mark
out the position of the handle and
latch hole as the Jig does it for you
and with the pre-marked spade bit
depth gauge, it’s impossible to go
wrong when drilling the keep.

The handle range has been specially
designed without wood screws, they
simply push together using Dale
Hardware’s innovative ‘push-fit sleeves’
and locate in one smooth action
making
fitting
even
more
straightforward.
For more information and to see the
full range of handles, latches and
accessories visit www.jigtech.co.uk.
Enquiry No.220 www.mclink.co.uk/914-220

NEW FROM ZEROPLUS
ZEROPLUS IS PLEASED TO PRESENT ONE OF
THE NEWEST ADDITIONS TO ITS RANGE, MAB
SERIES ELITE GLASS DOOR LOCKSETS. THIS
POPULAR RANGE OF HEAVY DUTY PATCH
FITTINGS HAS OFFSET MECHANISMS FOR
TOUGHENED GLASS DOORS 8-10MM AND 12MM
THICK. WHERE SUPPLIED, THE LEVER HANDLES
CAN BE EITHER FRONT MOUNTING SO THEY
DO NOT PROJECT OUTSIDE THE BACKPLATE,
OR REAR MOUNTING TO OVERHANG THE
BACKPLATE. THE MECHANISM IS OFFSET TO
ALLOW COMPRESSION OF THE REBATE STRIP.
THE RANGE INCLUDES A PATCH KEEP FOR THE
CENTRE LOCK ON PAIRS OF GLASS DOORS.
MANUFACTURED FROM ALUMINIUM WITH A NATURAL ANODISED SILVER STANDARD FINISH,
THE RANGE INCLUDES LOCKSETS AND LATCH SETS OPERATED BY EITHER LEVER HANDLES OR
KNOBS. ALL UNITS ARE REVERSIBLE, SUPPLIED COMPLETE WITH STRIKE PLATE & NECESSARY
FIXINGS AND ARE TO SUIT NOTCH 6300EX. WHERE SUPPLIED THE EURO PROFILE CYLINDER IS
60MM LONG WITH 3 KEYS TO DIFFER.

Inspired by boutique interior design and the latest colour trends, Premdor has
launched PORTFOLIO, a range of luxury veneer internal doors created
around four distinct themes Natural, Exotic, Contemporary and
Classic.
All PORTFOLIO ranges incorporate Premdor’s innovative
technology utilising the ﬁnest veneers
engineered in Italy, hand crafted in the UK. The quality of
ﬁnish on all PORTFOLIO doors is exceptional, not only
do the highest standards of veneer grains exudes style
and sophistication, the intrinsic detailing such as coordinating lipping adds further creative and distinctive
qualities.
PORTFOLIO collection doors are lipped along the two
long edges as standard. The lippings are colour coordinated to match the door face veneer and add both an
aesthetic and robust ﬁnish to the doors.

When the Whitworth, part of The
University of Manchester, launched an
architectural competition for its
extension, it wanted a design that
would make its important collection
accessible to a wider range of visitors
and re-establish the relationship with
its grounds, home of England’s first
gallery in a park. GEZE UK were
chosen to create an automatic
entrance to ensure that the building –
and therefore the art - is accessible to
all. The new glass entrance connects
the gallery to the surrounding park
and features two sets of sliding glass
doors powered by GEZE’s Slimdrive
SL NT automatic operators. The doors
have been positioned directly
opposite each other to create a lobby.
This contributes to sustainability by
ensuring heat loss and gain is
minimised
without
limiting
accessibility.
GEZE
Enquiry No.404 www.mclink.co.uk/914-404

Members see ‘Belgium
doors’ making a comeback

As in the fashion world, architecture
tends to be cyclical; UK designers
have revisited everything over the
years from Tudor beams to vertical tile
hanging. Steel windows, for their part,
have remained an enduring element
in both domestic and commercial
buildings due to their slim sight-lines
combined with rugged performance
and they too are subject to trends in
styles and application.
Most recently members of the Steel
Window Association have reported a
resurgence in the popularity of steel
framed entrance screens and
partitions: normally featuring a pair of
double doors flanked by fixed lights,
and referred to as Belgium Doors.
SWA
Enquiry No.405 www.mclink.co.uk/914-405

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London fire stations receive new lease of
life with building systems from HUECK

The UK branch of global supplier of aluminium window, door
and façade systems, HUECK, has helped rebuild four London
fire stations that were no longer fit for purpose.
Four of these - Mitcham, Plaistow, Orpington and Old Kent
Road, have been reconstructed using HUECK’s highperformance, thermally insulated aluminium window and
door suite, Lambda 77 L, and its popular Trigon 50 curtain
wall system. HUECK UK project development director, Leon
Friend, said: “The modern buildings replace facilities that
were 50-100 years old, and offer state-of-the-art premises,
suitable for a 21st century fire service for the City. We’ve
helped deliver sustainable, energy efficient buildings with
our high-performance systems, which can meet even the
toughest requirements of insulation, functionality and
aesthetics, with industry leading U-values.
HUECK
Enquiry No.406 www.mclink.co.uk/914-406

Visionary styling from Premdor
Inspired by the latest interior design influences and fashion colour trends,
Premdor has launched Portfolio, a range of luxury veneer internal doors
created around four distinctive themes, Natural, Exotic, Contemporary and
Classic. All ranges utilise Premdor’s Veneer Match technology which
engineers real veneers into a consistent grain and colour yet still allows for
natural variation within each door. All Portfolio door designs may be
enhanced by adding glazed models, the ideal solution when more light is
required in a room, corridor or entrance. A large selection of contemporary
glazing styles exist with both commercial and domestic options available,
as are glazed FD30 and FD60 Fire doors complete with wired, clear or
obscure glass styles available to specify. Non-fire doors with clear glass are
toughened to BS EN 12600.
PREMDOR

Enquiry No.407 www.mclink.co.uk/914-407

‘Order…Order’… in the transformation of a Courthouse to a
sumptuous 5* Boutique Hotel
Once a building where judges passed
sentences and the police investigated
crimes. A Grade II Listed Magistrates
Court and Police Station on Old Street,
has now been converted into a 5*
boutique hotel. Built in 1903 by John
Butler, Old Street Courthouse was a
formidable building. To change this
Grade II Listed building into a hotel,
careful consideration had to be given
to find ways to improve the thermal
performance as well as reducing noise
from the streets outside. As the
building is Listed, the original primary
windows could not be removed;
Selectaglaze was approached to
provide a solution. A total of 106 units
were installed including curved, raked
and a beautiful double floor height
feature window which was 5.287m high
and 2.045m in width.
Secondary glazing is an independent
window installed on the room side of a
building, a reduction of 45dB is
achievable when there is a gap of
100mm between the primary and

secondary, heat loss can also be
reduced by up to 50%. As it is a
reversible adaptation, it is accepted by
most heritage bodies. Selectaglaze is
the specialist in the design,
manufacture and installation of
secondary glazing, with fifty years’
experience it has a wealth of
knowledge working on all building
types.

Selectaglaze will be at London
Build 26th-27th October
stand: P21
For further information contact
Selectaglaze on 01727 837271;
e: enquries@selectaglaze.co.uk;
or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk
Enquiry No.224 www.mclink.co.uk/914-224

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Hörmann’s
exclusive sectional
garage door leads on
style and sophistication
The ALR Vitraplan is Hörmann’s most

Garage doors have undoubtedly become the new
must-have style statement, but Hörmann’s latest
exclusive sectional garage door, the ALR Vitraplan,
has captivated the luxury market like no other.
Enquiry No.225 www.mclink.co.uk/914-225

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20 FOCUS ON : KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & WASHROOMS : PEGLER

“Trends change all the
time and right now more
and more consumers are
wanting to step away
from the high shine that
chrome offers and prefer
a more muted style
which perfectly
complements cookware
and kitchen appliances
often found in brushed
textures,” said Mike
Johnson, washroom
market manager for
Pegler Yorkshire.
Enquiry No.226 www.mclink.co.uk/914-226

Brushed Nickel Trends in UK Market Place
The company behind innovative and
traditional brassware designs, Francis
Pegler, has launched a range of
brushed nickel taps to satisfy consumer
demand.
Successful kitchen designs encompass
a range of finishes and textures to
provide a harmonious space. And with
the plethora of taps on the market
manufacturers such as Francis Pegler
are listening to consumers, taking note
of trends and developing a range of
finishes to support demand.
The new brushed nickel range from
Francis Pegler embodies the most
popular designs in the portfolio
including the Adorn, Strata, Rune and

Chef. Varying in shape and style these
taps provide elegant fashion through
to contemporary chic designs.
The Adorn for example, is a symphony
of circles, cylinders and curves that
encompass a wide diameter spout
with a distinct pencil like single lever
control. In contrast the Chef is
classified as the ‘professional’. A
rugged versatile mixer tap boasting a
sturdy spring assisted flexible spray
hose. Its elongated arc makes sure
this is an imposing yet stylish addition
to kitchens with larger sinks or where
the tap is a centre piece.
Mike continued: “A tap can be the
centre piece of a kitchen and is

therefore integral in complementing
the finished look. Our new range of
brushed nickel taps are designed to
offer more choice to consumers and
help them achieve a more coordinated
look
through
complementing
accessories or alternatively, stand out
as a focal point!”
The complete Francis Pegler kitchen
portfolio boasts 60 styles all of which
benefit from being manufactured to
the highest European standards and
come with a minimum five year
guarantee.
For further information about any of
Pegler Yorkshire’s products visit
www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk.

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of our brand new Projects Brochure and
discover how Space Savers deliver
inspired results in the smallest of spaces.

Going clear may be a statement used
in show jumping, but going clear in the
bathroom can only mean one thing, a
steam free mirror. Whether in your
home or in a hotel or leisure compex,
nothing is more annoying that a
bathroom mirror steamed up.
This is where demista™ heated mirror
pads are unbeaten.
Major developments, both in the UK
and around the world, have selected
demista™ for their bath and shower
rooms, the most recent being Chelsea
Barracks, the Marriott Maida Vale and
the Kempinski Palm Dubai Jumeriah.
Just those three projects have totalled
well over 1,000 heated mirror pads.
The pads are easy to install, require no
maintenance, meet all UK and

international safety standards and come
with the knowledge that they have
been the leading brand for over 24
years, made in Britain to the highest
specifications.
For product information visit:
Web:www.demista.co.uk

Saniflo has further extended its range
of prestigious Kinedo shower cubicles
to include a quadrant version of its
popular model, Moonlight.
Previously only available as a corner
unit, the extremely versatile design can
be fitted with any shower, allowing for
complete
customisation
and
integration into any bathroom, whether
traditional or contemporary. With its
understated elegance and neutral
styling, the Moonlight features a
brushed aluminium effect panel that
can be easily drilled for any fixings.
Moonlight is perfect for those who
want flexibility as well as great
functionality. The sleek shower cubicle
is easy to install and maintain, available
in one size of 900mm x 900mm and

comes with a smooth, sliding door.
The new Kinedo Moonlight Quadrant
is ideal for new house builds and the
replacement market. Offering excellent
value for money, due to the fact that –
as with all Saniflo shower cubicles –
there is no need for costly, time
consuming and messy grouting and
tiling, it is also a super choice for
boutique hotels and guest houses. The
minimal stress-free maintenance is also
something that sets the Kinedo range
apart from other showering options.
www.saniflo.co.uk
Enquiry No.230 www.mclink.co.uk/914-230

Dolphin Solutions Launches Clerkenwell Showroom
This latest studio showcases Dolphin’s multiple
ranges in a stylish and inspiring environment,
providing visitors with insights into complementary
products and their capabilities.
Chris Beattie, Sales & Marketing Director, Dolphin
Solutions comments: “We are delighted to launch
our new Clerkenwell showroom and are looking
forward to welcoming architects and their clients to
see and experience the benefits of our diverse
offering.”
With products ranging from the durable Excel range,
which is manufactured at the company’s Bodiam site,
to the behind mirror Alavo system, Dolphin’s
innovative washroom solutions make the company
a supplier of choice for many architects.

Dolphin Solutions, a leading washroom products provider, has
opened the doors to its new Clerkenwell showroom. Located in a
thriving part of London city, it is just a stone’s throw from
Farringdon and Holborn tube stations.

To book an appointment at
Dolphin’s Clerkenwell
Studio, visit:
www.dolphinsolutions.co.uk

Enquiry No.231 www.mclink.co.uk/914-231

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The Encasement Specialist

Pendock manufactures a unique
range of casings and enclosure
systems and is recognised as the
UK market leader.
For many years specifiers and contractors have
recognised the versatility of Pendock's products.
Pendock have developed comprehensive solutions
to the challenges of enclosing structures for
building interiors.
All Pendock products are manufactured in Britain.

Five-star
cleanliness,
comfort and
luxury from
Geberit at the
Chedi Andermatt
Hotel
Shower toilets offer guests the chance to

experience spa-like cleanliness and give
hoteliers the opportunity to raise the comfort
levels above their five-star status. That is why
Geberit AquaClean 8000plus was the natural
choice for the bathrooms in the luxurious Chedi
Andermatt Hotel located in the beautiful Swiss
Alps.
With luxury and comfort being at the heart of
the hotel’s design, the bathrooms feature high

quality fittings throughout, with large bathtubs,
natural stone floors with underfloor heating and
separate rain showers. Completing the spa-like
luxury for guests are Geberit’s top-of-the range
shower toilets, fitted in each of the hotel’s 106
rooms and suites.
Offering the ultimate in wellness for guests, the
Geberit AquaClean 8000plus combines the
functions of a toilet and a bidet in one compact
unit. At the touch of a button the shower toilet
washes the user clean with a gentle, airy water
spray at body temperature.
The WC also features an integrated warm-air
dryer and an automatic odour extraction
function, which fills the room with fresh, clean
air addressing the important issue of ventilation
in the hotel bathroom.

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“For us, luxury primarily means ensuring
personal comfort for our guests,” explains Senior
Vice President of General Hotel Management
Lt, Hansjörg Meier. “It goes without saying that
the shower toilet is a standard feature in our
bathrooms. Our guests are made up of
international clientele that are used to a certain
lifestyle. Most also have shower toilets at home
and certainly won’t want to have to live without
them when on vacation.
“The shower toilet from Geberit perfectly fulfils
all our requirements with respect to quality,
hygiene and comfort. We can therefore rest
assured that we are offering our discerning
guests the very best.”
Geberit – 0800 032 9629
www.geberit-aquaclean.co.uk
Enquiry No.248 www.mclink.co.uk/914-248

Flowcrete has worked with
the innovative fashion
designer Monki to provide
ﬂooring for its Hong Kong
store that would convey the
brand’s colourful, vibrant
and youthful image.

Monki Strikes Gold with its Flowcrete Floor
The fashion label’s interior designer
chose two tailor-made styles for the
store, a glittering gold and a sleek,
dappled silver and black. The stylised
flooring systems were applied next to
each other across the retail outlet’s
floor to create contrasting blocks of
colour.
Curving lines were used to separate
the colours, creating not only an
interesting aesthetic effect but also
serving the practical purpose of
marking out different areas of the
store. The glossy, light and dark
patterned silver coating was installed
in the entrance and changing room
areas while the majority of the shop
floor itself was coated in a solid swathe
of the dazzling gold.

Enquiry No.234 www.mclink.co.uk/914-234

200m2 of the smooth and sparkling
epoxy resin floor finish Flowflake
Kristalina from Flowcrete Hong Kong
was used to achieve both of these

custom colours. This system was
specified thanks to its aesthetics,
versatile design potential and its ability
to provide the functionality required
within a busy commercial environment.
200m2 of the fast-drying floor screed
Isocrete 1500 was also installed during
the project to provide a hardwearing
underlayment for the resin floor finish.
This design created a luxurious
aesthetic that would serve as the ideal
backdrop for Monki’s eclectic and lively
line of high-end fashion. The bespoke
look and attention to detail would
reinforce the store’s identity for existing
customers while ensuring that new
customers leave with a great first
impression.
The seamlessness of the decorative
epoxy system Flowflake Kristalina
means that it can be quickly and easily
cleaned to keep the floor area looking

its best. Flowflake Kristalina’s
hardwearing nature also avoids
scratches, scuffs and stains so that the
floor retains an unblemished and
attractive appearance for the long
term, despite the inevitable heavy foot
traffic, impacts and spillages that it will
face.
The entire flooring project took only
five days to complete. It was critical
that the tight installation deadline was
met, as the high rental rates and the
fact that other trades had to be
accommodated meant that no aspect
of the store fit-out could overrun.
Thanks to the applicability of the
products and the expertise of
Flowcrete Hong Kong’s approved
applicator, the floor was ready on time
for the unveiling of Monki’s new store.
For more information please visit
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Bostik cures Hope
Health Centre’s
flooring requirements

Bostik’s Laybond Pressure Sensitive adhesive was then
used to adhere the vinyl floor coverings.
Technical support: As it was running throughout the
winter months, the project provided OSS with some
challenging working conditions.
Bostik’s wide product and service offering, including
analytical support and on-site testing, was therefore
a key driver in winning the project. The company’s
technical team conducted a site visit, including
moisture testing, prior to the installation of the new
floor. This indicated that moisture levels in the screed
were well above 75% relative humidity, so the use of
a surface damp proof membrane (DPM) was
recommended.

A range of subfloor preparation and adhesive
products from Bostik have been chosen by OSS
Commercial Flooring Ltd for the development of a
new health centre, which serves the communities of
Hope and Caergwrle in Flintshire, North-West Wales.
Following a technical survey by Bostik, OSS
Commercial Flooring selected the company’s
Screedmaster One Coat Membrane to protect the
new floor coverings from subfloor moisture. Bostik’s
Screedmaster Universal Primer was then applied to
the surface membrane, before the Screedmaster Flow
and Ultimate smoothing compounds were floated out
to a 3mm thickness in various areas of the
development.

David Caldwell, Managing Director of OSS
commented: “Having used them on a number of
previous projects, we were confident in the quality of
Bostik’s products. However, it was Bostik’s team of
technical experts that really added value to this job.
They were pro-actively offering technical advice,
measurement surveys and the ideal product package
in the build up to the install. The value added by
these additional practices cannot be underestimated;
it really gave us an added sense of security as to when
we could proceed with the job.”

James Stacey, Floor Layer for OSS added: “Bostik’s
advice to use a surface DPM meant we could
suppress the residual moisture quickly. This allowed
us to install the vinyl floor coverings throughout the
new building, safe in the knowledge that moisture
would not be able to compromise their performance.”
Specialist products: When the Screedmaster One
Coat Membrane had cured, a uniform coating of
Screedmaster Universal Primer was applied to
enhance interaction between the subfloor and the
smoothing compound.
“Screedmaster Flow was deemed the most
appropriate smoothing compound in the large
reception area because of its excellent workability and
flow characteristics, which made it quick and easy to
use,” said James. “In other areas we used
Screedmaster Ultimate, which has exceptional curing
characteristics, meaning we had a high quality finish
throughout on which to bond the vinyl floor
coverings.”
For further information on the extensive range of
subfloor preparation and adhesive products
available from Bostik, please email
flooring.uk@bostik.com or call 01785 272625.

Under-floor heating was present on both levels of the
development, which made the testing more complex,
but Bostik was on hand to provide advice throughout
the process.

Millboard launches first RIBA Assessed CPD seminar
Millboard has launched its first RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar, on the
subject of Resin Mineral Board Outdoor Flooring, Design and Installation
Millboard comments: “Our seminar, sits
within the RIBA Core Curriculum
Designing and building it: design,
construction,
technology
and
engineering and provides a general
overview of the design and installation
of resin mineral board for outdoor
flooring. Because Millboard combines
the natural beauty of real timber with
the high performance of our unique
wood-free material, it is perfect for any
architectural design project. Where
even the highest quality hardwood can
warp, fade and lose its original appeal
over time, Millboard is crafted using
sustainable composite designed for
outdoor conditions.”

Millboard®, the leading manufacturer
of premium wood-free, resin mineral
board outdoor flooring announces that
it has launched their first RIBA Assessed
Continual Professional Development
(CPD) seminar for architects and
specifiers. The varied RIBA CPD
programme keeps architects and other

Enquiry No.235 www.mclink.co.uk/914-235

construction professionals up-to-date
with the right skills, product knowledge
and core competencies. The Institute
recommends that chartered members
are obliged to undertake at least 35
hours of CPD.
Paul Boylin, Marketing Manager,

• Understand the differences between
wood, wood plastic composites and
resin mineral board
• Understand the properties of resin
mineral boards, identify potential
applications, design considerations for
specific areas and best practice
This CPD seminar has been designed
to educate architects about resin
mineral board for outdoor flooring, the
options available and the ways in which
they can be customised to the specific
design needs of the client and blend in
with building design.
All CPD courses are designed to offer
impartial advice to the specifiers and as
such, course content is carefully
assessed by RIBA. This ensures its
impartiality; maintaining, enhancing and
increasing the knowledge and skills of
the professional.
Millboard technical consultants are
available for CPD bookings at their
head office in Coventry. Please either
contact Millboard or your technical
consultant for more information or to
arrange a CPD for your practice.

IDS has extended its flooring portfolio
with a brand new range of luxury vinyl
flooring, Malmo™, offering a stylish,
high performance flooring option
that’s suitable for a wide variety of
commercial
and
domestic
applications. Malmo™ offers ten
woodgrain designs including classic
oak and on-trend greys, in a matt
finish that’s high performance and
easy maintenance.
Five of the
designs are also available in a 2mm
option with a 0.3mm wear layer.
Malmo™ is hardwearing and durable
with the embossed surface offering
the realistic look of wood. It is
resistant to indentations, will not chip
or crack and is easy to install.

An innovative new residential development on the site of the
old former Cambridge City Football Club has achieved a
high performance acoustic flooring solution using the
Profloor Dynamic Deck System from The A. Proctor Group

IDS
Enquiry No.411 www.mclink.co.uk/914-411

CaberBoard launches
particleboard campaign
Norbord is stepping up its
particleboard promotional effort with
a new campaign to publicise its highperformance CaberBoard flooring
range. Magazine adverts, point-of-sale
displays, leaflets, mailers, a new
website page and viral advertisements
combine to spread the word about
Norbord's market-leading flooring
panels. Featuring the, now-familiar,
family of dogs that have been
appearing regularly in Norbord
publicity, the campaign is aimed at
housebuilders and the merchant trade
with a focus on the three core
products of CaberFloor P5, CaberDek
and CaberShieldPlus.
NORBORD

Enquiry No.412 www.mclink.co.uk/914-412

Ltd. Achieving compliance with impact and airborne sound
reduction as identified in key building regulations such as
Approved Document E and Robust Details was central to the
specification of Profloor Dynamic Deck, which is easy to
install, and enables developers and contractors to meet the
current legislative performance requirements. The Profloor
Dynamic Deck 26 system provides a high degree of isolation
resulting in signif cant improvements in impact sound
insulation and is suitable for both timber and concrete floors,
and for new build or refurbishment projects.
THE A. PROCTOR GROUP LTD.
Enquiry No.413 www.mclink.co.uk/914-413

Felmoor Park receives Premium Protection
from Remmers
The Scandinavian log cabins and lodges at the picturesque
Felmoor Park in Northumberland have been given a striking
new finish thanks to Remmers wood coatings.
Remmers HK Stain was selected to provide not only effective
weather protection but protection against blue stain, rot and
insects.
HK Stain is a “2 in 1” product which eliminates the need for
an additional wood preservative primer and is perfect for
both soft and hardwoods. The product penetrates deeply
into the wood whilst leaving it fully breathable and as it
doesn’t flake or peel. Available in a wide range of traditional
colours or the alternative HK Stain ‘Grey Protect’ range of
natural grey shades, for a more modern look.
REMMERS

Enquiry No.414 www.mclink.co.uk/914-414

Gentle care from Gerflor
Kilbryde Hospice in East Kilbride, just south of Glasgow in
Scotland is a voluntary independent 10-bed hospice
providing specialist palliative care to patients with life-limiting
progressive illnesses.
In 2012 an appeal to raise the money necessary was backed
by Scots engineering entrepreneur and honorary president
of the hospice Jim McColl, who donated £200,000 to the
project. Rangers FC manager Ally McCoist, TV presenter
Lorraine Kelly and comedian Andy Cameron were also
patrons of the appeal.
As a new build the project needed some 2000m2 of high
quality flooring that would not only look stunning, but would
also stand up to the rigours of daily use. A mixture of
Gerflor’s Taralay Impression Comfort, Creation 70 Luxury Vinyl
Tile and Planks and Tarasafe™ Ultra H²O, together with
products from their SPM handrails was specified.
GERFLOR

Marmox Thermoblock specified for low energy extension to Kent School
The construction of a new extension to the teaching facilities at Glebe School in West
Wickham, Kent, has featured the use of 140 mm wide Thermoblock units manufactured
by Marmox Limited, specified to carry the main structural envelope of the two-storey
building. The incorporation of Thermoblocks at the wall-floor junction results in the
virtual elimination of the heat loss at this cold bridge. The new building will provide
the secondary school with a number of facilities including an art-room, additional
classrooms and new washrooms. Furthermore, as is common now in the education
sector, the extension has been designed to achieve very good standards of energy
consumption through high levels of insulation.
Marmox Thermoblocks are ideally suited to this ‘Fabric First’ approach and are regularly
used to address the problem of perimeter heat loss at both ground and upper floor
levels in either timber frame or more traditional masonry construction.
MARMOX

Enquiry No.416 www.mclink.co.uk/914-416

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LEVATO MONO
porcelain paver system
The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised flooring
technology; enabling the specification of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised
flooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising
aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

High load bearing and impact resistance
Timber & stone effects; 40+ ﬁnishes
available
Ideal for balconies, roof terraces and
piazzas, for both commercial and
residential use
Completely non porous
Fire & frost proof
Height-adjustable supports
from 9mm up to 550mm

www.thedecktileco.co.uk
t: 0845 2700 696

e: info@thedecktileco.co.uk

Enquiry No.237 www.mclink.co.uk/914-237

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30 HEATING, PLUMBING & VENTILATION
BV Series provides compact
response To DHW demand
Locations such as pubs, restaurants
and sports pavilions and all
commercial buildings of similar size
are proving to be
popular applications
for the Econoplate
BV Series of semiinstantaneous hot
water units, thanks to
their responsive and
high performance,
compactness and
lower capital cost
compared
to
traditional solutions.
The recently launched
Econoplate BV Series presents
specifiers with a wide choice of sizes
and outputs to suit premises with
modest plant room space and
medium levels of hot water demand.
These are met by combining one of
the manufacturer’s long proven
Econoplate plate heat exchangers
with different sizes of storage vessel.
Crucially, the hybrid unit takes up less
space than installing a separate
Econoplate PHE, and could typically
cut capital cost by £2K or more.
STOKVIS

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No Limescale, Minimal Maintenance: 22mm KalGUARD cleans up
Preventing limescale in small commercial premises, such as restaurants and take-away outlets, is now easier than ever thanks
to the 22mm KalGUARD device from Sentinel Commercial.
A true ‘plug and play’ solution, the 22mm KalGUARD usually takes less than a day to install and lasts for up to 12 years –
with minimal maintenance throughout, no water wastage, and no expenditure on consumables.
The 22mm KalGUARD is the smallest device in the KalGUARD range, which is independently and scientifically-proven to
prevent limescale in secondary and ‘once through’ hot water systems, and thus helps to protect against the damaging and
expensive effects of limescale build-up, such as poor water flow, increased energy consumption, boiler breakdown, repairs
and premature replacements of system
components and appliances.
KalGUARD works by permanently
‘conditioning’ water via an electrolytic
process, a method that is recommended by
UK Building Services Compliance Guide to
Part L. When fitted on a rising main, WRASapproved KalGUARD provides whole-system
protection, and can help protect both new
and existing systems from limescale buildup.
The 22mm KalGUARD system comprises a
zinc anode unit, water meter and controller,
with the latter pre-set to a 22mm
commissioning mode. After installation, a
twice-annual service is recommended.
SENTINEL COMMERCIAL
Enquiry No.275 www.mclink.co.uk/914-275

Enquiry No.417 www.mclink.co.uk/914-417

Hitachi showcases new heat pump product lineup at UK Construction Week
Hitachi’s expanded Yutaki air source
heat pump product range is one of
the widest on the market and is
being showcased at HVAC 2016 (part
of UK Construction Week) at the NEC
from 18th-20th October.
"As a relatively new player in the UK air
source heat pumps market, we're
excited to be involved in the HVAC
2016 show which brings together
thousands of industry professionals in
one central venue. We'll be showcasing
our full Yutaki range of products and
the long-term benefits of heat pumps
to an audience who we believe will be
key in getting renewable energy
sources out into the wider market,"
commented Andy Hooper, UK Heating
Manager, Johnson Controls – Hitachi
Air Conditioning Solutions.
Some of the best seasonal
performance ﬁgures: Completely
redesigned to meet the needs of
specifiers, installers and homeowners and utilising common components,

common outdoor units and simplified
design to benefit both end users and
installers - the extended Yutaki product
line-up includes a total of 70 new
models which are more compact for
small installation spaces and are lighter
weight for easier handling. The
introduction of common components
and controllers, streamlines product
training requirements, reduces the
need for carrying multiple spares, and
lowers installation and maintenance
time. Performances have also been
improved, with higher COPs, better
seasonal efficiencies and higher
capacities. All Yutaki models also be
supplied with a new Cooling Kit
accessory to enable both heating and
cooling modes.
Four new models: The Yutaki range
comprises four models, Yutaki-S split,
high temperature Yutaki-S80, Monobloc
Yutaki-M and the new all-in-one YutakiSCombi. Hitachi’s innovative YutakiSCombi integrated solution has been
designed specifically for the UK market.

more intuitive menu for quick and
simple commissioning. The alarm
history is also logged to assist
engineers with troubleshooting.
All Hitachi’s Yutaki air source heat
pumps are MCS approved, eligible for
the domestic and non-domestic RHI
and have domestic hot water (DHW)
Legionella Protection and a five-year
warranty as standard.

Visit www.hitachiheating.com

The indoor unit has a built-in 200 or
260L stainless steel hot water cylinder,
as well as the main hydraulic
components such as the pump, filter
and back up heater, plus a newlydesigned controller. The indoor unit is
pre-plumbed and pre-wired, making
the installation simpler with less internal
space needed.
Single menu for all Yutaki models: A
new multi-function wired remote control
is common to all Yutaki models –
meaning a single menu for all Yutaki
products with a dedicated installer view,
wizard start up configuration and a
Enquiry No.238 www.mclink.co.uk/914-238

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Viscount

As individual as your home
AEL cast iron central heating radiators
are the ideal choice for classical style
properties. Manufactured in sectional
columns, they add a touch of period
authenticity and a special kind of warmth
and comfort that only genuine cast-iron
can provide.

HEATING SOLUTIONS

Enquiry No.239 www.mclink.co.uk/914-239

Art Deco

AEL

Cast Iron Period Radiators

Bohemian

Victoriana

Optional Painted Finishes
Radiators are supplied in a primer finish
as standard or in an optional specified
RAL colour. A colour swatch brochure
with a choice of over 200 colours is
available and can be viewed on the
home page of our website or by
contacting our head office.

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32 FIRES, STOVES & SURROUNDS
An entrepreneur in Coventry
is fuelling growth, generating
heat and helping the
environment after launching
his new business

Peter Turner welcomed the city’s Lord
Mayor, Councillor Lindsley Harvard,
and David Penn, the chair of the
Chamber of Commerce’s Coventry
branch, to the launch of Grofuel,
based on Charter Avenue.
The firm is selling stoves and heating
systems, which run off wood pellets,
to both the domestic and business
market and is also importing and
selling the pellets. The company,
which imports from Italy and Austria,
has had support from the Chamber in
getting the business off the ground as
well as a grant via the EU.
GROFUEL

High Efficiency Gas Fires
by CVO Fire

UK manufacturing company CVO Fire
has extended its range of high
efficiency gas fires. The range now
includes models for all installation
types; balanced flue gas fires, power
flue gas fires, flueless gas fires and
high efficiency chimney fires. These
energy saving gas fires are tested to
the latest CE safety standards and
have class 1 efficiency ratings to
comply with stricter building codes.
All fires are operated by remote
control with thermostatic control to
automatically adjust the heat output
from the appliance to reduce running
costs. There are many design styles in
sizes up to 2000mm wide.
CVO FIRE

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Stylish, eco-friendly and versatile: Stovax’s Elise Glass fires
With winter just around the corner, what’s more appealing
than a woodburning or multi-fuel fire to heat your home?
Stovax’s Elise Glass, featured on the front cover, is the newest
addition to the Elise built-in fire range. The beautifully
designed glass exterior enhances the flame visuals of these
woodburning and multi-fuel fires and gives a luxury aesthetic,
bringing ambience and style to your interior. Engineered to
keep their environmental impact to a minimum, these ultragreen fires are the perfect warm welcome home on a cold
winter’s eve.
www.stovax.com
STOVAX

Introducing the New Purevision Classic Stove Range from Charlton & Jenrick
Following the successful launch of the Purevision™ multi-fuel
stove range in 2014 Charlton and Jenrick our very pleased to
announce the launch of their new Classic range of stoves. The
Classic Purevision™ Multi-fuel stoves have all the features of
the current range making them ultra-efficient and designed to
easily pass the strict Eco Design 2022 regulations that will
ensure all stoves sold are clean, efficient and environmentally
friendly. The Classic version offers a more traditional look to
the current modern looking Purevision™. There are two
models available the CPV5 & CPV5W both with 5kW nominal
inputs so usually there’s no need for added ventilation in your
room. The Classic stoves are heavy duty with a huge glass fire
window for optimal viewing of the flames.
CHARLTON AND JENRICK

Enquiry No.423 www.mclink.co.uk/914-423

DRU launches new 2 metre wide Metro contemporary gas fire
DRU Metro is the original template for contemporary holein-the-wall gas fires. Originally launched in a classic 1 metre
wide letterbox shape, with a realistic log display and
generous flames, the Metro concept has now been
developed further to include extra tall, 2 sided, 3 sided, and
see-through tunnel models. All this has been achieved
without compromising the original high standards of style,
form, function and fireplace technology that enables DRU to

maintain its position as the European market leader in
contemporary gas fires. The latest model in the range is the
Metro 200XT, which is available as a simple hole-in-the-wall
or tunnel model for installation into room dividing walls and
other room features. Choice of fire beds and interiors: Metro
200XT offers a choice of fire beds in realistic logs, pebbles
or stones.
Enquiry No.243 www.mclink.co.uk/914-243
DRUGASAR LTD

A range of traditional and contemporary fires, fireplaces and stoves,
designed in Great Britain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; exclusively from Charlton & Jenrick.
for more information please visit: www.charltonandjenrick.co.uk
T: 0845 519 5991 E: sales@charltonandjenrick.co.uk

Enquiry No.244 www.mclink.co.uk/914-244

Charlton & Jenrick brands:

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34 UNDERFLOOR HEATING

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OMNIE for Sutton
Coldfield House

The entire ground floor of the property
in Sutton Coldfield, close to parkland
and a popular golf course, now benefits
from the installation of the Omnie
ClipPlate underfloor heating network.
The rooms served include the spacious
lounge, kitchen, family room, dining
room, utility, hall, cloakroom and a
guest suite.

completed project achieves the client
and consultant’s objectives and the
plans for the extensive Sutton Coldfield
property stand out for the density of
pipe connections necessary around key
central floor areas. The very detailed
layout provides guidance on both
distribution routes and individual room
patterns. In total, over 1500 metres of
the rugged, 16 mm diameter
polybutylene pipes were laid into the
preformed upstands of the ClipPlate
panels, and connected back to two
custom built, eight port Omnie
manifolds. These are located adjacent
to the utility room and cloakroom,
allowing the individual zones to be
isolated during commissioning and
balancing.

wall-space of radiators, but provides
excellent comfort levels for occupants
while also helping to optimise the
performance of the home’s high
efficiency, gas condensing boiler. A
Surrey based contractor, who
specialises in retrofit and conversion
work, Unlimited Repairs, carried out the
installation of the ClipPlate baseboard
and pipework, following Omnie’s
guidance documents.

Omnie always offers customers a
comprehensive specification and
design service to help ensure the

With a design flow temperature of 550
centigrade, the underfloor heating
option not only frees the downstairs

Omnie’s well proven and widely
specified ClipPlate system simplified
installation by avoiding the need for

Energy efficient underfloor heating

Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM is a low
height, energy-efficient and quickreacting modular underfloor heating
assembly. This system can be used in
new build and renovation projects, and
it is a greener choice with economical,
energy saving properties.

The refurbishment of a substantial
private house in one of the Midlands’
most popular areas has underlined not
just the versatility and performance
capabilities of the underfloor heating
systems available from Omnie, but
also the comprehensive design
support available from one of the
sector’s most eminent manufacturers.

It’s low supply temperature of
approximately 30°C, compared to
between 50-55°C in some traditional
systems, means Schlüter®-BEKOTECTHERM is extremely effective both with
conventional heat generation methods
and regenerative energy sources, such
as ground and air source heat pumps.
Since the thinner screed requires much
less material, the final construction is
lighter and lower than traditional screed
installations, saving considerable
construction time.

How to specify a lasting,
energy efficient underfloor
heating system that is quick
to install.

When it comes to screed systems and
solutions, an integrated solution, where
products
are
designed
and
manufactured to complement each
other is the key to a lasting, successful
flooring installation. That’s why SchlüterBEKOTEC and BEKOTEC-THERM really
stand out from the crowd because as a
system installation, it comes with a five
year covering and assembly warranty or

staples or other clips; with the individual
runs of pipe being rapidly pressed into
place before testing and the laying of
the finished screed. The panels
interlock and protect the pipes from
being displaced or damaged by other
trades working in the area or from
floating up as the screed is laid and
finished. The panels are also available
with integral insulation to enhance the
thermal performance of the completed
floor structure.
WEB: www.omnie.co.uk
Enquiry No.245. www.mclink.co.uk/914-245

the option of an extended warranty if
installed by a member of the Schlüter
Approved Installer Network (SAIN).
The Schlüter Approved Installer
Network is new for 2016 and allows
approved installers, who have
completed full training with Schlüter, to
install the system. The network not only
gives accreditation to the individual as
an expert but also to the company as a
certified organisation. This provides
reassurance to you as the specifier or
architect that the system will be
installed to the manufacturer’s
standards and best practice and
minimises installation risks, ensuring a
quick and reliable installation.
Another introduction for 2016 is the
new range of thermostat and control
modules introduced for Schlüter®BEKOTEC-THERM.
The
new
generation of room sensors and control
modules for the system significantly
increases the flexibility and convenience
of regulating the temperature of the
room.

Procheck 300 protects new
apartments from impact of moisture
Procheck 300 from the A.
Proctor Group Ltd has been
chosen as a high performance
vapour control layer for three
new apartment buildings on
the site of the former
Commonwealth Institute, to the
south of Holland Park.

The Holland Green development is
grouped around the proposed new
home of the Design Museum, and
offers an outstanding space where
residents can live amongst modern
architecture in harmony with the beauty
of a green park landscape.

Global contractor Martifer Metallic
Constructions installed 2,200m2, of
aluminium curtain walling incorporating
Procheck 300, a lightweight, reinforced,
polyethylene, vapour control layer.
Procheck 300 is a highly effective
vapour control layer, for use within roof
and wall constructions to prevent warm,
moist air escaping from inside the
building and condensing within the
insulation. It has long been recognised
that the correct management of
moisture vapour within buildings is an
important aspect of ensuring the
longevity of not only the building fabric,
but also the health of the occupants.

The use of Procheck 300 reduces the
risks of condensation, maintaining the
highest level of moisture resistance
throughout the apartment buildings,
providing protection for many years to
come.
The use of Procheck 300 reduces the
risks of condensation, maintaining the
highest level of moisture resistance
throughout the apartment buildings,
providing protection for many years to
come.

You can rely on JJI-Joists to succeed–whatever the challenge, because JJI-Joists are jam packed with features to make your life
easier, and the job quicker. We are the most popular I-Joist in the UK and the I-joist most speciﬁed by architects and engineers.
So, whether designing or building, choose JJI-Joists with conﬁdence. You’ll ﬁnd there’s so much more to them than meets the eye.

WEB: www.jamesjones.co.uk/ewp

EMAIL: jji-joists @ jamesjones.co.uk

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38 ROOFING, CLADDING & INSULATION
Foam Insulation
Websters have developed a method
of Polyurethane Sprayed Foam
Insulation that is suitable for both old
and new buildings. This continuous
polyurethane foam membrane
adheres to almost all surfaces and
reduces heat loss by up to 80-90%.

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Sarnafil Plus supports clients through regulation change
Clients and facilities managers required to meet the updated
Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM
2015) when embarking on a roof refurbishment need look no
further than Sarnafil Plus, Sika Sarnafil’s flagship refurbishment
offer. The Sarnafil Plus service is designed to actively support
the client and the principal designer – a new role created by
CDM 2015 – from survey and specification through to
installation and guarantee, helping to ensure the
refurbishment is carried out correctly. The principal designer
takes on many of the duties of the old CDM coordinator role,

such as planning, monitoring and coordinating health and
safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. CDM 2015
states that clients are responsible for the competency of the
principal designer and team working on the refurbishment,
especially when it comes to health and safety. Sarnafil Plus
includes a detailed initial survey, as well as recommendations
on complex design elements, resulting in a bespoke
specification that the client can trust.
SIKA

Enquiry No.252 www.mclink.co.uk/914-252

It is an exceptional alternative to dry
lining as it provides a continuous
membrane of unrivalled properties.
Sprayed foam insulation is particularly
popular as it not only reduces heat
loss but can also help keep out wind
and wind driven snow; prevent tiles
slipping, stops condensation and can
even obviate the need for a
replacement roof. Also: Cavity Foam
Injection, including “hard to treat
homes”
WEBSTERS INSULATION LTD
Enquiry No.424 www.mclink.co.uk/914-424

Sika Arrests Leaks at
Paisley Police Divisional HQ
Sika Liquid Plastics’ Decothane cold
applied liquid membrane has been
used to overlay a 1,000m2 police
custody suite at Paisley Police’s
divisional headquarters. The building
was partially overlaid using Sika’s
Decothane liquid system when
polyurethane membranes were in
their infancy 30 years ago, and the
previous Decothane surface was still
intact. However, two thirds of the roof
still had an asphalt surface and, as this
was failing, the decision was taken to
overlay the entire 1,000m2 roof with
Decothane 20-year single point
guarantee system in slate grey.
SIKA LIQUID PLASTICS

Heraklith roof board respecified for restoration of Richard Rogers House
A detailed refurbishment project to conserve an
architecturally significant residential property is making use
of a special composite woodwool board from the range
supplied by Marmox Limited to ensure not just the integrity
of the work, but also the building’s long term performance.
Completed in the late sixties, the property features extensive
glazed elevations and a flat roof of minimal depth, where the
designer of such iconic structures as Lloyds insurance offices
in the City of London, chose to employ Heraklith woodwool
“Roof Board” to help regulate humidity levels within the
occupied space. Basically the depth of the roof did not

provide sufficient space for ventilation and instead Rogers
specified the special grade woodwool board to absorb
moisture from the air when humidity levels are high. But then
when the air is dry, it will release moisture back into the air.
This keeps the room humidity constant and comfortable,
while also reducing the risk of surface condensation which
can lead to mould growth. In fact the Roof Board was
manufactured specifically for this project, incorporating
timber slats to provide additional strengthen and allow them
to sit unsupported above the ceiling.
MARMOX
Enquiry No.253 www.mclink.co.uk/914-253

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MAGGIE’S CANCER CENTRE
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

Unusually shaped, the architecturally
stunning Maggie’s Cancer Centre in
Aberdeen in Scotland is designed to
assist in the psychological and
emotional healing process for those
affected by cancer. A Licensed Icynene
contractor installed both Icynene
H2Foam ForteTM and Icynene H2 Foam
LiteTM in the pebble-shaped structure.
Situated on the southern boundary of
the Foresterhill site of the Royal Infirmary
in Aberdeen, Scotland, Maggie’s Cancer
Centre is the latest such centre to
provide emotional and practical support
to anyone affected by cancer.

The centre, designed to be homely and
full of warmth, aims to provide an
environment where those facing cancer
can gain support. The centre also
intends to inspire imagination from
visitors and has contributed to the
architecture of the Aberdeen city area.
The Design: Norwegian architecture firm
Snøhetta, together with Scottish firm,
Halliday Fraser Munro, took on the
challenge to create a visually stunning
structure in the shape of a pebble. The
unusually-shaped single storey structure
features a reinforced concrete exterior
and timber interior. Steel reinforcements
were used to form the structure’s unique
shape. With activity and meeting rooms
located on the ground floor and office
space on the mezzanine, the centre
features high-end interior finishes and
manages to create a peaceful,
welcoming and beautiful space for
anyone who visits.
Insulating Maggie’s Cancer Centre: A
Licensed local Icynene contractor was
enlisted by Halliday Fraser Munro to
help insulate the centre in February 2013
using two high performance Icynene
spray foam insulation products. The
spray foam insulation crew used five sets
of the 100% water-blown closed cell
medium density Icynene H2Foam
ForteTM and used seven sets of the open

cell Icynene H2Foam LiteTM throughout
the curved structure. Spray foam crews
applied the medium- density material
on the lower part of the structure to a
height of 2.5m in an effort to provide
additional structural strength. Being
100% water blown, Icynene H2Foam
ForteTM has a Global Warming Potential
(GWP) of only 1 - the lowest GWP
available. In additional to providing
structural strength, the closed cell
product also can reject bulk water
penetrating through the building
envelope.

ROOFING, CLADDING & INSULATION 39

The colour
revolution:
Here to stay

Are you joining the colour revolution?
The days when PVC building products
Above the 2.5m mark and across the were only available in white are rapidly
curved roofline Icynene H2Foam LiteTM disappearing.
was applied. Due to the unique
curvature of the roofline, crews had to Colour specialist Freefoam Building
aid the rise of the foam by hand to Products has always been at the
ensure consistent and even coverage.
As a result of using spray foam insulation forefront of promoting choice to the
throughout the design, an extremely homeowner and championing change
high R-value was achieved. With a high in options for roofline and cladding
R-value, staff and visitors to Maggie’s products and are now seeing this major
Cancer Centre in Aberdeen will be able trend towards colour continue with an
to work and heal in comfort all year
increase in the sales demand for grey
round regardless of the season.
products. Freefoam statistics confirm
TM
this growing momentum across its
Both Icynene H2Foam Lite and Icynene
roofline range for grey products.
H2Foam ForteTM contribute to creating a
With combined sales of Storm Grey,
positive, peaceful and comfortable
Anthracite Grey and Dark Grey fascia
environment for visitors to the new centre
up an amazing 77% year on year,
in Aberdeen.
window trims up over 100% and
Freefoam’s Plastops pin and nail fixing
The Result: Maggie’s Cancer Centre in range up 53% the grey revolution is on
Aberdeen was completed and opened
in September 2013. The structure, set its way and here to stay.
apart by a small landscaped area, is
open to anyone requiring its services The shift in demand can be traced back
and support. The unusual shape and over recent years as the economy
highly visual design has been receiving began its journey out of recession and
attention from the architecture
community and the greater Aberdeen housebuilders started to look to
community. In November 2013, the differentiate their offering with kerbside
centre was awarded a Commendation appeal by providing home buyers with
by Aberdeen’s Civic Society and in choice of colours for window frames
March 2014, GMS Insulations Ltd, the and doors.
Icynene distributor in the UK, was
awarded the Best Architectural Project Using colour is a quick and cost
– International at the Icynene 2014 effective design feature that brings a
Global Conference for their involvement contemporary feel to exterior façades
in the project.
of both new home and apartment
developments. It’s a trend that has
steadily grown all around the UK and is
now
used
by
many
major
housebuilders.

Enquiry No.254 www.mclink.co.uk/914-254

Colin St John, Commercial Director,
summarised “We believed in colour
roofline from the start and are delighted
that our commitment to extending
product range is delivering significant
increase in business. It’s interesting to
see how new build has influenced the
replacement market. The future is
always difficult to predict but we can
only see colour, and particularly grey,
becoming a larger proportion of total
sales. Could this be the catalyst for the
long overdue dawn of a new era in the
replacement and refurbishment home
improvement market as discerning
homeowners choose to bring their
home into the 21st century?”

With more people choosing to live
and work in city centres, the
number of high rise builds is
increasing at a great rate. With
companies developing innovative
technology to account for this
increase, advances in drainage and
ventilation
pipework now
means that
secondary vent
pipework systems,
which are
primarily used in
high rise
buildings, to
manage air
circulation in
drainage systems
can be replaced
with an alternate
system of control.
Enquiry No.256 www.mclink.co.uk/914-256

regime, there is an alternate method to
control air fluctuations in a drainage
stack.

Here, Ian Crickmore, Technical Director
at Polypipe Terrain, explains how
traditional secondary vented stack
systems are no longer the only option.
Research, conducted by New London
Architecture and GL Hearn in 2015,
shows tall building construction in
London is up by 56%, with 117
approved schemes and 263 new
buildings in the pipeline.
In order to service this demand,
installers, specifiers, and architects
within the plumbing and drainage
industry need to be aware of the most
contemporary technology available.
Whilst traditional design standards
recommend that a secondary
ventilation stack must be incorporated
into drainage design to manage the air

The non-regular flow of water through
drainage pipework in tall buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
causes positive and negative air
fluctuations, which in turn can
compromise appliance water trap seals.
Whilst the system is in use, it is
necessary to mitigate these changes in
air pressure as close to the point of
source, in order to maintain a state of
equilibrium in a drainage pipework
system. This response time is critical for
protecting water trap seals, with
traditional secondary pipework systems
thought to be the only way to provide
this function.
This traditional method has its
limitations in terms of system
responsiveness. This is due to the time
lag that occurs when communicating a
change in the ambient airflow in the
pipework, and the time it takes for air
to flow to the point of need, which can
result in non performing drainage

systems. With 263 towers proposed to
be built in London, and 70 under
construction in 2016, contractors will be
aware of the paramount importance
that the most effective drainage
method is installed.
One alternative to using a secondary
ventilation piping system is through the
installation of air regulatory valves. An
attenuator valve significantly reduces
the effects of positive pressure and
AAVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Air Admittance Valves) allow air
into a system under negative air
pressure, allowing multi storey building
designers to simplify their design of
sanitary waste systems. Removing the
need of a secondary vent also reduces
the drainage pipework system
footprint. This, in turn, allows for
greater flexibility in the layout and
design of internal drainage systems for
engineers, architects and design
professionals. This increased flexibility
means that building designs, as well as
room layouts, are no longer dictated by
strict pipework systems.
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Pumping Solutions for Every Location
Synconta 700 L
Fully packaged pumping
station for single dwelling.

The Bituchem Group is offering
architects and specifiers the
opportunity to receive a free,
informative presentation on the
features and benefits of hardlandscaping materials. The company
has created the presentation as part
of its customer service ethos in order
to update and educate industry
professionals on the latest hardlandscaping
and
surfacing
technologies and solutions.
The presentations are hosted by
Bituchem’s Marketing Manager, Mark
Stott, who has been delivering the
presentations to architect practices
and other companies for the past year.
The presentations are available to
companies in England and Wales at
no cost and can be held at their
offices or another convenient space.
BITUCHEM
Enquiry No.426 www.mclink.co.uk/914-426

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Terraxx takes the pressure
Efficient protection and drainage for basements and flat roofs
is offered by the high density polyethylene Terraxx range
from Delta Membrane Systems. The brochure shows how
the two-ply sheet is a highly efficient protection and drainage
system, and offers an ‘all-round’ solution for horizontal and
vertical applications on compression-resistant substrates.
With its fused-on polypropylene geotextile and integrated
self-sealing edge, the product offers the functions of a
protection, filtration and seepage layer making it particularly
suitable for herbaceous roofs – intensively planted roofs
which, being thickly covered with soil, do not need an extra
water reservoir, but do need high drainage capacity.
DELTA MEMBRANE SYSTEMS
Enquiry No.428 www.mclink.co.uk/914-428

Summer Shed Revived to perfection

Enquiry No.429 www.mclink.co.uk/914-429

Osmo UK wood finishing products are a favourite among many,
from DIY amateurs to professional craftsmen, and now,
Horsham homeowner, Nicola Kefford. After suffering a few
complications with her garden shed, including joinery snags,
gaps between the wood work and blown wood filler, DIY
enthusiast, Nicola was introduced to Osmo’s External Sealer.
Offering a high quality exterior seal made from eco-friendly
products, Osmo provided Nicola with the ideal wood finish
treatment to revive her beloved shed back to perfection.
“After spending more time in the garden, I began to notice a
few gaps in between my shed’s wood panels and joints. The
wood filler I applied previously was already starting to blow,
making the shed’s aesthetics appear tatty and vulnerable to
water leaks.
OSMO UK

Low cost solution to slippery decking
Wooden decking can become hazardous in damp and
slippery conditions, creating the possible threat of a slips
or falls for anyone walking across the surface. Outside
areas where people gather need to be made safe to
comply with health and safety issues.
FibreGrid has come up with a solution to this problem with
the development of Anti Slip Standard GRP Decking Strips,
part of their affordable GRP SlipGrip® Standard range.
Timber decking becomes safer with these quick and easy
to install DeckGrip Strips, which come supplied with decking
screws and are pre-drilled.
Available in lengths of 1200mm and 2400mm and widths of
50mm and 90mm, these decking strips are ideal for most
decking areas and walkways. They are designed with a
chamfered edge to provide additional safety which reduces
any possibility of trips and falls. Unlike other products, no
glue is required to install the product.
From an aesthetics view point, given the choice of widths
available, DeckGrip Strips are able to compliment existing
decking areas by making a feature of the Strips against the
timber substrate.
Web: www.fibregrid.com
Enquiry No.260 www.mclink.co.uk/914-260

Suregreen Ground Reinforcement products are all SuDS complaint and made
from recycled materials. These products
can be used for car parks, domestic
driveways, access roads and can support
anything from small cars to HGV Lorries.
Please contact us for more information

Romag's snappy crocodile glass bridge
VISITORS to the UK's only crocodile zoo can walk all over
one of the most dangerous creatures in the world thanks to
some high performance anti-reflective safety glass, supplied
by specialist manufacturer Romag.
Two sections of 30mm thickness Romag toughened
laminated low iron glass has been specified to provide a
transparent safety floor for a new bridge spanning a
Tomistoma crocodile enclosure at Crocodiles of the World
in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. The installation has been
designed to provide a more ‘up-close and personal' visitor
experience at the zoo, which is home to the largest collection

of crocodiles in Europe. These include a group of 34 Nile
crocodiles, saltwater crocodiles, which can grow up to six
metres in length, as well as the Siamese and West African
dwarf crocodiles. There are also caimans, snakes and lizards
on show at the zoo.
Visitors crossing the bridge will be able to look through
toughened glass that maintains its clarity while being
protected by a structure strong enough to withstand the
weight of several people at one time.
ROMAG

Enquiry No.432 www.mclink.co.uk/914-432

Nullifire, part of the tremco illbruck
Group,
has
produced
a
comprehensive, easy-to-read brochure
which details the proven intumescent
coatings range which provides passive
fire protection solutions across a wide
range of building structures. The
recent relaunch of Nullifire makes
product selection simpler for
specifiers, specialist contractors and
stockists; and the brochure reflects this
objective. For example, colour-coded
packaging has been designed to
assist with product recognition - in
particular, the periods of fire
protection provided are clearly
identified.
TREMCO ILLBRUCK
Enquiry No.430 www.mclink.co.uk/914-430

Avoid fines for safety
breaches
Fire safety breaches can result in hefty
fines and jail sentences. ASSA ABLOY
UK, a division of the global leader in
door opening solutions, offers advice
on door closers in relation to fire
safety.
According to Atomik
Research, 45% of people responsible
for fire safety in their organisations say
they would not know how to spot a
suspect fire door. Door closers play
a critical part in fire and smoke
protection. ASSA ABLOY UK’s
DC700G-FM Free-Motion® door
closer is the first door closer for door
widths up to 1400mm that combines
a free-swing function with CamMotion® technology, allowing users
to operate fire doors with the same
low forces as non-fire doors.
ASSA ABLOY

Laidlaw Security Systems – Distributor of Integrated Security
With safety being a priority in any building or development,
it's crucial to get an integrated system in place that provides
what is required. It's why Laidlaw, a trusted name among
architectural suppliers, now offers a comprehensive range of
security systems, featuring robust, future-proof products,
including the latest Orbis door access control, biometric
readers, CCTV and tailgate/people counting devices that are
ideal for a wide range of settings – from military buildings to
retail environments and residential to educational buildings.
Orbis, Laidlaw’s groundbreaking, licence-free software offers

unparalleled features for any access system, while its full suite
of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers can be
integrated into existing identification systems.
Other premium products include the Orbis door controller,
the world’s first native PoE/PoE+ BACnet access control unit,
and the Laidlaw INVIXIUM biometric reader, which features
Lumidigm multi-spectral fingerprint sensors that maximise
performance and return superior quality images.
LAIDLAW

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ormation call us on 017
745 361911
or visit www..blackmountaininsulaation.com
Enquiry No.267 www.mclink.co.uk/914-267

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Working in perfect harmony

Helvar
has
supplied
a
sophisticated lighting control
system to the largest cruise ship
ever built, Harmony of the Seas,
owned and operated by Royal
Caribbean International.
Royal Caribbean boasts innovative
features including the Ultimate Abyss,
a thrilling slide – 10 stories high – that
is the tallest at sea; robot bartenders,
virtual balconies with real-time views of
the destination for interior rooms, and
VOOM – the fastest internet at sea.

The existing Helvar lighting control
installations have performed so well
that it was an easy decision for system
integrator Wärtsilä FUNA and Royal
Caribbean to specify the Helvar system
for Harmony of the Seas, its latest and
largest ship.
“Using Helvar lighting control was a
simple decision for us,” says Andreas
Köhler of Wärtsilä FUNA. “Harmony of
the Seas is like a floating city, so we
needed a lighting control solution that
is simple to install and gives us all the
capabilities we need on a project of this

New Lighting Season, New Products!
From the Creators of AP Pro Series
Active Products, creators of the bestselling AP Pro Series range of high
performance torches are pleased to
bring to market this autumn ﬁve new
and improved products to expand
their AP Pro Series Professional torch
range coinciding with the start of the
2016 lighting season.
Exciting new additions to the AP Pro
Series Range:
Brand new AP ProSeries products
include;
• 270 Lumens COB LED + 100 Lumens
LED Rechargeable Inspection Lamp &
Torch
• 250 Lumens Cree LED Battery
Spotlight
Active Products was established in 2003
and have established a solid reputation
supplying affordable, high quality torch
products to the DIY, wholesale and
Retail sectors. Their range of torches
extend from their budget range of
great value AP torches to their high end
range of CREE LED professional

torches; the AP Pro Series, now an ever
popular choice for retailers looking to
offer a premium torch brand that strikes
the balance of achieving high quality at
an affordable price point.
All AP Pro Series torch products feature
the latest CREE LED technology and a
minimum five-year guarantee on
Flashlights and a 3-year guarantee on
Rechargeable Spotlights which are
packed full of nifty features that make
the premium torch range appeal widely
across trade professionals, emergency
services, commercial use and every-day
DIYers who are looking for powerful
performance and longevity from their
torch.
LED and CREE Explained
It’s now quite commonplace to see
torches with traditional LED, with many
featuring multiple LEDs to enhance
performance. However products
featuring the ‘CREE’ LED logo see the
power source coming from a small
micro-chip rather than bulb and brings
with it outstanding energy efficiency,

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size and complexity. We have worked
with Helvar on a number of Royal
Caribbean projects and always found
them a fantastic partner. The customer
support is also second to none, which
can be very important on challenging
projects.”
Using Helvar technology across its fleet
of ships meant that Royal Caribbean
was able to feel confident that the
lighting control system would work
smoothly and that there would be
consistency across the fleet. For
Wärtsilä FUNA, the key was also
familiarity; the team knew from past
experience they could rely on Helvar’s
superior lighting control to provide
dependable performance and deliver
exactly what was needed in a
challenging installation. Wärtsilä FUNA
also knew that it could rely on Helvar’s
fantastic customer service for help with

brilliantly intense, bright white light,
offering a truly remarkable lifespan of
the chip when compared to a normal
incandescent bulb. With CREE LEDs
efficiency levels, the torch products built
with CREE technology achieve brighter
light for a much longer period of time,
meaning the torch will use smaller and
fewer batteries than a standard torch,
with CREE LED lifespans estimated to
be around 100,000 hours.
Exceptional Brightness at the Click
of a Button
New for 2016 the 250 Lumens
Spotlight packs a real punch.

With its unique handle for precise torch
light positioning, the 250 lumens
Spotlight will light up the darkest
corners with its brilliant bright white
light. The incredible lighting range of
300 metres and up to 100 hours of

any issues that arose during the project.
The sheer size of Harmony of the Seas
presented a significant challenge to
Wärtsilä FUNA. The ship carries
thousands of light fixtures across luxury
suites, bars, restaurants, and outdoor
spaces, and each individual fixture had
to be managed by a lighting control
system. A vast array of LED luminaires
from different suppliers were used to
light the different areas of Harmony of
the Seas, which was a challenge in itself
to Wärtsilä FUNA and Helvar. Helvar’s
control system had to manage
spotlights, pendants and track lighting
alongside many other types of
luminaires, providing the total flexibility
Wärtsilä FUNA needed to work with all
these different light fixtures.

Web: www.helvar.com
Enquiry No.269 www.mclink.co.uk/914-269

battery life, the 250 Lumens spotlight
will suit the toughest demands from a
wide range of users.
The Multi-Purpose Inspection Lamp
& Torch in One
New for 2016, the Inspection Lamp
and Torch, no tool box should be
without one!
For those people looking for an ultrabright inspection lamp with a handy
built in torch the search is over. The
latest addition to Active Products AP
Pro Series range sees the creation of
the dual purpose Inspection Lamp and
Torch, a versatile new lighting solution
featuring two high performance lighting
options within one unit, allowing users
to toggle easily between the 270
lumens inspection lamp, featuring
powerful COB (Chip on Board) LED
technology and 100 lumens CREE LED
torch light.

Web: www.approseries.co.uk
Enquiry No.270 www.mclink.co.uk/914-270

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The Panel Challenge
Tips for a painless LED panel refurbishment from Andrew Gooding,
Technical and Compliance Manager at Integral LED
Replacing fluorescent fixtures with low-energy LED
panels makes a significant reduction of business
overheads. However, specifiers of office lighting must
remain alert to the rapid pace of advances in LED
panel technology. For instance, in the last year alone,
Integral LED panels have effectively halved the power
input required to produce the same output of light.
As the Technical Manager and the person in charge
of Integral’s in-house lighting laboratory, I would like
to offer some guidance to builders and developers
looking to roll-out an LED lighting refurbishment. The
following pointers are based on feedback from our
team, our client installers, and end users over the last
twelve months.
Efficiency is key
When reviewing LED panels, more light doesn’t
always mean more power. Just like cars - you can have
highly efficient, high-tech models that will save
massively on fuel compared to inefficient petrol
guzzling models. This is also true for LED panels where older, less efficient technology often drives
“inexpensive” panels. However, unlike the world of
motoring, variations in performance between panels
can be very marked. At Integral, our most efficient
panel offers 44% energy savings over other typical
LED panels on the market. Beware; whilst you may
seek to save by buying “budget” panels at
installation, you will effectively lose hundreds of
pounds in cost savings over the lifetime of the
luminaire. Additionally, businesses are motivated to
maximise efficiency in the interests of qualifying for

carbon reduction schemes or an Enhanced Capital
Allowance. For instance, a typical office fitting ten
Integral 25W LED panels is set to save an estimated
£269.12 per year, equivalent to 1033.2 Kg of CO2.
Hence, the refit of an office may qualify for an ECA
which allows businesses to set 100% of the cost of
energy-saving assets against taxable profits in a single
tax year.
Use Over-lighting to your advantage
When approaching an office refurbishment, we
recommend that our customers conduct a
comprehensive review of the prospective lighting
scheme. Whether this is conducted by a lighting
designer or a simple ‘Relux’ survey, the specification
of the lumen output of your LED panel is crucial when
replacing existing fluorescent units. Typically, an
existing 600 x 600 louvered luminaire using T8 lamps
will output 3240 lumens and drain 88W of power
(including ballast). Choosing an equivalent light
output is one path, alternatively, utilising the innate
flexibility of the grid ceiling, customers often opt to
use fewer panels to match existing levels of light.
Combine the energy saving benefit of a power drop
to 25W per panel and a reduction in the number of
luminaires, and your lighting refit is set to contribute
major savings to the bottom line.

engineering logic determines that the most efficient
luminaire allows light to travel the shortest distance
to its target and through the least amount of material
- in terms of optics and diffusers. Side-lit panels work
by bending the light 90 degrees through a ‘light guide
plate’, a series of printed of etched dots that bounce
the horizontal light downward. Hence, the light travels
up to 20 times further through a diffuser in an edgelit panel compared to the relatively unencumbered
light generated by a back-lit unit. The low profile
design of an edge-lit panel is considered fashionable
by some and offers a neat solution to shallow voids
in suspended ceilings. However, edge-lit trails backlit technology in the race for higher efficiency. Powerconscious lighting schemes that aim to maximise
savings will select back-lit panels exclusively.
Specifying LED panels can leave you with a real
conundrum – more light or more savings? Having
accurate data available is critical to making the correct
specification for a refurbished lighting scheme. Seek
the best lumens performance backed up with a
reliable product specification and a satisfactory
outcome is practically assured. Whatever your
decision, it's likely to put a smile on your client’s face.

Choosing Back and Sides
LED panel design has taken two distinct paths; backlit and side-lit luminaires determined by the
positioning of the LED light source. Ultimately, pure

Consort Claudgen’s new CRX1
wireless controller features a large
easy-to-read backlit LCD display and
offers up to six temperature settings
a day, seven days a week. It has four
different operating modes and
features a 15-minutes Boost with
temperature control to provide the
maximum comfort quickly. The CRX1
wireless controller works with all
Consort RX heaters and can operate
different products at the same time,
allowing total heating systems to be
effectively controlled; for example, in
an apartment, plinth heaters and
panel heaters could use the same
controller. This modern design
controller is supplied with a security
wall bracket and a table top stand
which is perfect for placing it
anywhere in a room.
CONSORT
Enquiry No.434 www.mclink.co.uk/914-434

Condair at hvac 2016, UK
CONSTRUCTION WEEK
Condair will be previewing the world’s
first condensing gas-fired steam
humidifier on stand 502 in the HVAC
hall at the UK Construction Week
exhibition, 18-20th October, NEC.
The new Condair GS recovers heat
from exhaust gases to pre-heat its
incoming water supply, saving energy
and making it the most efficient gasfired humidifier in the world. This
forthcoming humidifier innovation is
the latest in a series of new product
developments made by Condair,
formerly JS Humidifiers, over the last
two years.
JS AIR CURTAINS

Enquiry No.435 www.mclink.co.uk/914-435

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Win a chance to get creative with GDL Network at the Build Show

Enquiry No.436 www.mclink.co.uk/914-436

Digital print specialist GDL Network is offering Build Show
visitors the chance to win a Lego Architecture Studio Set and
a massive 2-in-1 Bucket Wheel Excavator, the largest LEGO®
Technic set to date. GDL Network members will be
highlighting a range of print products and services for the
AEC industry at the show, including hoardings, signage,
window graphics and banners plus complementary
technologies including scanners, digital and 3D printers and
the Spike laser measuring solution. MD Jim Vaughan
explained: “The Build Show is all about creativity and having
the right tools to do the job, and the GDL Network members
offer the bigger picture in printing for the AEC industry.”
GDL

SterlingOSB makes debut at Mhor Festival 2016
Pictured is Uaimh (Cave in Gaelic), an installation created for
Mhor using solely SterlingOSB and inspired by the rock
formations in the Monachyle Burn.
At this year's annual Mhor food and drink festival, Norbord's
SterlingOSB was used by young architects to create a
stunning landscape installation to reflect this year's
Architecture, Design and Innovation theme. May's Mhor
festival was hosted and funded by Monachyle Mhor Hotel in
Strathclyde, Scotland. To go alongside the festival, former
Strathclyde University lecturer and local architect, Darran
Crawford, was asked to run a design workshop in order to
come up with ideas for landscape installations and pavilions
to span the hotel's 2,000 acre estate.
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Intastop to Exhibit at Healthcare Estates
Innovator and manufacturer of products for the protection
of doors, people and places, Intastop Ltd, will be featuring
its latest products and solutions on stand D30 at this year’s
Healthcare Estates Exhibition.
“With our focus on creating solutions to protect doors,
people and places we have a range of exciting products that
support the healthcare industry,” said Marie Hanby, marketing
manager at Intastop. “And, we look forward to showcasing
them and allowing our visitors to see them in situ on stand
at Healthcare Estates.”

The company will be displaying its products within door sets
enabling visitors to see first hand just how they can create
an environment which is both safe and practical. They will
include a doorset which is focused on protecting people for
the mental health market and will feature products such as
the new Multi-lock Securastop with lifeline lock – this is a
removable doorstop which has two different locking points
but only one operational point.
It also highlights the unique Intastop Door Top Alarm and
electronically modified hinge.
INTASTOP LTD

For over 40 years Yeoman Rainguard have
manufactured and supplied quality rainwater
systems to the construction and self-build
market and during this period have certainly
had to move with the times when it comes to
communicating with their client base.
With a growing trend of people wanting immediate
access to information whilst on the go via phones,
laptops and tablet devices, Rainguard have launched
their new mobile compatible website –
www.rainguard.co.uk
“The new website will ensure that our customers will
be able to experience the full value of our website no
matter which device they access us from.” Explained

It’s not only the technical side
of things that have been
improved on the Yeoman
Rainguard website. The
layout and menus have also
been changed so that
customers can easily pinpoint the
required information and get to it in the minimum
number of clicks. Developed by digital marketing
agents Blue Digital, the new look also comes with
added information including material details, different
types of rainwater systems, case studies, fixing guides
and a blog.

“We are very excited about our new website and are
sure it will give our customers an improved experience
with information about us and our products being at
their fingertips.
“However we would like to assure our customers that
as a people friendly company we welcome contact
via the phone and face to face. Our expert team at
Rainguard are on hand to offer advice, discuss
products and projects as well as to carry out site
surveys – all free of charge!” Concluded Sally.
To view the newly designed website go to
www.rainguard.co.uk or call 0113 279 5854 to arrange
a site visit or request samples and brochures.
Enquiry No.274 www.mclink.co.uk/914-274

GEZE Takes the Stage at LEAF event
GEZE will be taking centre stage at an industry forum to
discuss the latest developments in architecture across the
globe.
The company, is a supplier partner for the LEAF (Leading
European Architecture Forum) annual event, which this year,
is held in London, on 13th and 14th October.
GEZE will be taking part in one of the most anticipated
events on the programme when Karen Sum, GEZE’s global
account manager, chairs a roundtable on how the built
environment can shape users’ health, safety and wellbeing.
The event is free to attend for senior delegates although
there is a small charge for junior/mid-level professionals.
GEZE

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PE dock bumpers from Stertil ensure
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New staff strengthen UK Sales Team
A manufacturer of products to protect doors, people and
places has strengthened its field sales team with the
appointment of three new area sales managers. Intastop
Ltd, based in Doncaster, but which operates nationally has
appointed the new managers to enhance its regional
presence in order to support existing and source new
customers with its revolutionary product range across a
range of industries including acute health, mental health,
education and public buildings.
“The appointment of our new area managers was essential
to support the framework of the company as we extend our
product range and increase our market penetration,” said
Sarah Barsby HR Director Intastop Ltd.
“We wish each of them every success and look forward to
mutual benefits in the months and years ahead.”
INTASTOP

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